Police have arrested 17 people in Dhaka for attempting to hold processions of a banned organization. The arrests were made on Friday (November 13) following raids in different areas of the capital. Among those arrested, 15 are said to be members of the Awami League and its associate bodies.

Details of the arrests

According to police sources, leaders and activists of the banned organization were attempting to hold processions and rallies in the capital. Based on such information, separate raids were conducted in several police station areas, leading to the arrests. Legal proceedings against the detainees are underway.

Separate drive in Netrokona

On the same day, police arrested 15 members of the Awami League and its associate bodies in Netrokona district. Seven were arrested in Sadar upazila, three in Durgapur, and five others in separate drives across the district. The specific allegations against them were not immediately known.

Legal proceedings

Preparations are underway to produce the arrestees before court as part of legal measures. Police have indicated that further details will be provided later. The law and order situation in the areas remains normal, authorities said.