Overview

• Meghna Alam, a Bangladeshi model and former Miss Earth Bangladesh, was arrested on April 9 under the Special Powers Act for allegedly threatening public safety and diplomatic ties.
• Alam had claimed on social media to have had an affair with a married Saudi diplomat, accusing him of attempting to silence her with the aid of law enforcement.
• Her father supported her claims, stating the diplomat proposed marriage but was rejected due to his existing family commitments.
• Government adviser Asif Nazrul has criticized the arrest, citing procedural irregularities in the application of the Special Powers Act.
• Amnesty International has called for Alam's release or formal charges under internationally recognized laws, highlighting concerns over human rights and misuse of draconian legislation.