Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies have thwarted what officials described as a sabotage plan by the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations. According to the report, extensive security measures were taken across the country on June 23, 2026, surrounding the party’s anniversary. More than 150 Awami League members were arrested nationwide, including at least 26 in Dhaka. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner stated that the group had attempted to disrupt law and order, but their plans were neutralized before execution. No major violence or clashes were reported, and normal life continued across the capital.

The government deployed army and Border Guard Bangladesh units alongside regular police, intelligence agencies, and plainclothes officers to maintain order. Surveillance was intensified through CCTV, checkpoints, and drone patrols in key urban areas such as Dhanmondi, Shahbagh, and Motijheel. Intelligence sources said the authorities had been monitoring social media and encrypted communication channels linked to pro-Awami networks in India for weeks. Preventive actions reportedly stopped any organized gatherings or attacks.

Officials indicated that the Awami League’s weakened organizational structure and leadership crisis contributed to its failure to mobilize supporters, while security agencies continue monitoring online propaganda and funding networks.