- Sunamganj farmers worry over fair prices for Boro paddy |
- Pope Francis was a source of controversy, spiritual guidance in Argentina |
- Four Rare Snow Leopards Spotted on Pakistan’s Northern Peaks |
- Gold becomes pricier than ever in Bangladesh |
- Bangladesh mourns Pope Francis’ death; Yunus pays tribute |
25 AL men held in Khulna over sudden processions
Police have detained at least 25 leaders and activists of Awami League and its affiliated bodies including banned Chhatra League following several flash processions in the city and upazilas.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media & CP) of Khulna Metropolitan Police Md Ahsan Habib on Sunday night said police in separate drives arrested 25 leaders and activists of Awami League, bannedChhatra League, a Jubo League in connection with the flash processions.
He said the drives will continue to arrest others involved.
Among the detainees, Dumuria Upazila Awami League’s organising Secretary Kazi Alamgir Hossain was picked up by Harintana police in connection with a procession at Zero Point.
Besides, former president of Phultala Upazila Chhatra League Ashraful Alam was detained by Phultala police.
Kazi Zakaria Ripon, president of a ward-level Awami League unit in Shiromoni was also held while preparing for a procession, reports UNB.