Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 26 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations during separate operations across the capital. The arrests were made on Monday, according to a press release issued Tuesday by Additional Deputy Police Commissioner Niaz Mehdi of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division.

The statement detailed that arrests took place in several police station areas: two in Ramna, ten in Dhanmondi, one in Bangshal, two in Khilkhet, one in Kadamtali, eight in Mohammadpur, one in Mirpur, and one in Turag. Police said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and law and order in the city.

Authorities confirmed that legal proceedings against the detainees are underway and that similar operations will continue to ensure stability and prevent unrest in Dhaka.