Twenty-nine people have been arrested in a special drive conducted by police in Narayanganj ahead of a programme announced by the Awami League, whose activities remain officially banned. Narayanganj Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Tarek Al Mehdi said the arrestees are leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations. They were planning sabotage focusing on the Awami League programme. Additionally, at least seven Awami League leaders and activists have been arrested in Rupganj Upazila. Rupganj Police chief Tariqul Islam said the arrested individuals were travelling to Dhaka to help make the programme called by the Awami League successful.
