Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Police in Narail have arrested two suspects in connection with a case filed over the alleged gang rape of a girl after she sought help from her brother's friend.

One of the suspects recorded a confessional statement in court on Wednesday afternoon, Narail Sadar Police Inspector Ajay Kumar Kundu said on Thursday.

The arrestees have been identified as Al Amin, alias Sabbir, 22, and Noor Nabi, 28, from Sadar Upazila.

Citing the first information report, police said the 18-year-old victim, a resident of Lohagara Upazila, knew Sabbir as he was a friend of her elder brother and frequently visited their home. Sabbir also occasionally called the girl to check on her.

On the afternoon of Nov 4, she left home in anger followin...