Dhaka: Detective Branch (DB) of police has apprehended 11 leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organizations from various locations in the capital city. They were arrested on charges of disrupting law and order by organizing flash processions.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, among those arrested, seven are leaders of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), while the remaining four are members of AL and its affiliated groups. The individuals reportedly traveled from Kotalipara in Gopalganj district with the intent to disturb the peace in Dhaka Metropolitan City and instill fear among the public through subversive activities.
Deputy Commissioner of DB (media and public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Muhammad Talebur Rahman, confirmed the arrests. The individuals have been identified as BCL leaders Chanchal Mia alias Enayet Karim Chanchal (35), Rashidul Islam Ronti (27), Shahid Kazi (22), Rajib Sikder (19), Raihan Paik (21), Rabiul Mia (21), and former co-secretary of the banned BCL Dhaka South City, Rakib Hossain Jamadar (31). The others include AL activist Md. Hannan Mia (50), president of Madhyapara Union Jubo League of Sirajdikhan Thana in Munshiganj district Md. Islam Bepari (45), former mayor of Faridganj Municipality in Chandpur district and general secretary of the municipal AL Md. Mahfuzul Haque (42), and vice-president of ward 6 of the municipal Jubo League of Karimganj Thana in Kishoreganj district Md. Golam Mohammad Sujan (50).
DB sources revealed that a team from the DB Ramna division arrested Chanchal Mia, Rashidul Islam Ronti, Md. Hannan Mia, Shahid Kazi, Rajib Sikder, Raihan Paik, and Rabiul Mia in the Hatirpul area based on secret information around 10:00 pm on Tuesday. These individuals reportedly came to Dhaka from Kotalipara in Gopalganj to gather people and participate in various quick processions.
Additionally, a team from the DB Wari division conducted a drive in the Hatkhola Road area of Wari police station and arrested Md. Islam Bepari around 09:00 pm on Tuesday. The team also apprehended Md. Mahfuzul Haque from the Demra police station area on the same day.
Furthermore, a DB Mirpur division team conducted a raid in the Shahbagh police station area, arresting Md. Golam Mohammad Sujan around 09:25 pm on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a DB-Gulshan division team executed a raid in the Kafrul police station area, leading to the arrest of Rakib Hossain Jamadar around 07:30 am today.