DHAKA, Sept 10, 2026 (BSS) - Police arrested 17 people during a special anti-crime drive conducted in different crime-prone areas under Jatrabari Police Station in the capital on Wednesday.

Jatrabari police conducted the drive on Wednesday and arrested the 17 for their alleged involvement in various offences, said a DMP press release today.

The arrested were identified as Shukkur Ali, 33; Asma Begum, 55; Tania Akter, 25; Md Jibon, 36; Riazul Islam Riaz alias Kalia Riaz, 42; Md Kamrul Hasan, 25; Md Saiful Hossain, 20; Md Jamil Mia Dolon, 35; Md Mintu alias Nazmul, 24; Sajib Mostafa, 20; Md Ujjal Hawlader; Md Rofiq, 28; Md Sazzad Nur, 20; Md Kabir Hawlader; Shamim Matubbar, 27; Md Sajib, 21; and Sagar Ahmed, 37.

The arrested were later sent to the court.