The statement said the dentist had been working with his associates for a long time to establish the so-called Islamic Caliphate in Bangladesh through “terrorist propaganda and anti-state conspiracies” online.
“He is using cyberspace to promote extremist content by opening social media groups and inciting members into militancy.”
The ATU said that Alfie maintained regular contact with potential recruits, “endangering the public safety, solidarity and sovereignty of Bangladesh and creating panic among the public”.