Eight Former Awami League and Affiliate Leaders Arrested in Dhaka Over Alleged Flash Protest Plan

Staff Reporter | PNN

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has conducted raids in various parts of the capital and arrested eight leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations.

According to information provided by DMP, among those arrested is Sajibul Islam, also known as Hridoy, who is reportedly the main planner of the flash protest in Dhanmondi. The DB carried out the operations in phases from early Wednesday morning until late at night across Dhaka and surrounding areas.

Other arrested individuals include Md. Shahadat Nabi Khoka, a member of the central subcommittee of Paltan Thana Awami League; Abdullah Bin Aziz, vice president of Wari Thana Chhatra League; Md. Raihan, also known as Polin, a worker of Lalbagh Thana Swechhasebak League; Aminur Rahman Manik, joint general secretary of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Swechhasebak League; Md. Jamil Hossain Palash, president of Kalabagan Thana Awami League; Md. Golam Mostofa, general secretary of Shariatpur Sadar Upazila Awami League; and Karar Shahriar Ahmad, former president of Nikli Upazila Chhatra League in Kishoreganj.

The DMP stated that multiple cases have been filed against them at different police stations in the capital. The allegations claim that they were conspiring to destabilize law and order, create panic, and spread confusion among the public through the planned flash protest. The DB also said that the eight arrested individuals are being sent to court for further legal proceedings.