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RAB arrests 10 from Dhaka over clash in N’ganj

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Published: 05:19, 2 November 2023

RAB arrests 10 from Dhaka over clash in N’ganj

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Ten leaders and activists of BNP were arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from a hotel in Dhaka's Gulshan area in connection with a clash in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj district on Tuesday that left three cops injured.

Based on a tip-off, a team of RAB conducted a drive at a Gulshan hotel and arrested the BNP men, ASP Imran Khan of RAB Headquarters (Media Wing) said on Thursday (2 November). 

At least 20 people, including three policemen, were injured in a clash involving BNP, Awami League activists, and police in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj on Tuesday, on the first day of the nationwide three-day blockade.

Witnesses said BNP leaders and activists brought out a procession in support of the blockade in the area. Later, they blocked the road after felling logs and burning tyres. They also vandalised two vehicles, including a BRTC bus, passing through the area, they said.

At the same time, a group of Awami League activists brought out a procession against the blockade, triggering chase and counter-chase among the two groups.

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