53 leaders and activists of banned Awami League arrested in capital

Bhatara police station OC Mazharul Islam said that the leaders and activists had gathered at the flat with anti-state slogans to prepare for a flash rally and mourning day centering the upcoming August 15. Based on confidential information, a raid was conducted at 9:05 pm and 53 people, including men and women, were arrested. Those arrested were wearing white punjabis and black badges.

The OC said that although there was information about the presence of some top-level leaders, the raid was completed before they arrived.