11 Awami League Activists Arrested in Dhaka for ‘Anti-Yunus’ Protest

Staff Reporter

The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) detained 11 Awami League activists in Gulistan for staging a protest march against the interim government’s “anti-national” decisions.

The arrests took place on Sunday, May 18, following the conclusion of the march in the Gulistan area, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) sources.

Details regarding the arrests remain unclear, but the detentions have sparked condemnation and protests from Awami League leaders and affiliated organizations. They labeled the arrests as “fascist” behavior and criticized the interim government’s actions.

Leaders demanded the immediate release of the detained activists and called for the withdrawal of what they described as “illegal and unconstitutional” anti-national decisions by the interim government.

Earlier, Awami League members staged demonstrations in various parts of the capital, accusing Dr. Yunus of anti-state conspiracies. They chanted slogans against him and vowed to thwart any attempts at “selling out the country.”

The protests were held from noon to evening in areas including Motijheel, Gulistan, Banglamotor, Malibagh, Asad Gate, Ramna Park, and Uttara. Members from various units of Awami League North and South, along with affiliated organizations, participated in the demonstrations.

According to the latest reports, a total of 39 separate marches were conducted across Dhaka today.