Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam has returned to Bangladesh after being freed by Israeli authorities following his detention from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Oct 8.

He arrived in Dhaka early on Saturday morning from Istanbul after the Turkish government stepped in to secure his release.

"Thousands more flotillas like ours must set sail until Palestine is free," Shahidul said after landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

'WORK NOT DONE YET'

Speaking to reporters on arrival, the Drik managing director said the "love of the Bangladeshi people" had made his return possible, while calling for continued efforts to free Palestinians from oppression.

"We must remember that the people of Gaza ...