The Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested 54 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in a raid at Banani Club in the capital.

They were arrested on Sunday (March 19) night while they were holding a meeting at Banani Club. 

Mostafizur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Banani Police Station confirmed the matter on Monday. 

The raid was carried out in association with members of the Banani police at 1:00 am last night, he added. 

He also claimed that BNP leaders and activists were holding a secret meeting for anti-state activities. 

Later, they were taken to the DB office.

Siddique Ahmed, duty officer of Banani police station said that a case has been filed against all 54 BNP men.

BDST: 1453 HRS, MAR 20, 2023
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