Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- A court has ordered that Sajjad Hossain alias Chhoto Sajjad, a "top-listed criminal" in Chattogram, and his wife be placed under arrest in connection with the killing of a madrasa student during last year's student-led mass uprising.

The order was issued by Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Abu Bakar Siddique following a hearing on Sunday. The decision was reported on Monday.

Investigators had applied last week for Sajjad and his wife Tamanna, identified by a single name, to be formally arrested in the case filed at Kotwali Police Station.

Assistant Public Prosecutor Md Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury said the court approved the request after reviewing an application by the investigating officer. He added that Sajjad appear...