Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Police have recovered a new motorcycle from the house of Jaane Alam Apu aka Kazi Gaurab Apu, the joint convenor of the Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad, who was arrested on extortion charges after allegedly visiting the home of a former MP in Dhaka's upscale Gulshan, posing as a coordinator of the Students Against Discrimination.

Initial investigation revealed that they demanded a ransom of Tk 5 million and took Tk 1 million in cash on the same day.

According to police, the motorcycle recovered from Apu's house in Mohammadpur was purchased on Jul 17, the same day that Tk 1 million was allegedly extorted.

It is currently being investigated whether the motorcycle was bought using the extorted money.

On Jul 26, police arreste...