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DHAKA: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 40 active members of the Awami League, whose activities are currently banned, during special operations across the capital.
The DMP Media and Public Relations Division confirmed the arrests in a message on Wednesday (September 30).
According to police, the 40 individuals were arrested during raids conducted in different areas of Dhaka. Legal proceedings against them are underway.
Separately, DMP said 401 people were arrested across the capital during a 24-hour period. Police also filed 26 cases during the same period.
The arrests were made during operations conducted in different police station areas of Dhaka. Police said various items of evidence and narcotics were also recovered during the operations.
Legal action is being taken against those arrested, police said.
