The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has detained eight activists of Awami League and its affiliated bodies, including a former Chhatra League leader, from different parts of the capital for allegedly organizing sudden processions.

Among the detainees are Shamim Ahmed Shahid, General Secretary of Jubo League’s Ward No. 57 unit under Kamrangirchar Thana; Md. Zia Mia (45), President of Jubo League’s Ward No. 33 unit under Bangshal Thana; Md. Abdur Rob Patowary (50), Vice President of Awami League’s Ward No. 28 unit under Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana; Md. Kabir Hossain, also known as Pani Kabir (35), Vice President of Jubo League’s Ward No. 28 unit under Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Thana; MK Azim, former President of Chhatra League’s Ward No. 48 unit and a current candidate for General Secretary of Awami League’s Ward No. 48 unit; and Md. Delwar Hossain (42), a Krishak League leader from Turag Thana.

DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman said the detentions were part of a crackdown to prevent panic and unrest. Legal actions are underway against the detainees.

BDST: 1620 HRS, APR 26, 2025
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