Awami League's joint general secretary and former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud has been detained at the airport. He was held when he wanted to leave the country.
An airport source confirmed the news of his detention on Tuesday afternoon.
Sheikh Hasina left the country on Monday noon and went to India. She submitted his resignation to the President.
Before Sheikh Hasina's departure, many ministers and top leaders fled the country. Those who could not depart are also trying to leave the country.
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