DHAKA, May 22, 2026 (BSS)- Police arrested 32 activists of banned Awami League (AL) and its associate organizations from the city today.

They were arrested over allegedly for attempting stage a ‘flash rally’ in the city, according to a statement of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

Police detained six persons from flower market area in front of Agargaon Metro Rail Station under Sher-e-Bangla Nagar thana in the early hours of today,

Police said a group gathered there to organize a sudden procession and attempted to disperse when law enforcement arrived.

The six arrestees were identified as Shyamal Chandra, 27, Ayatul Haque, 29, Siam, 22, Mehedi Hasan Miad Khan, 21, Tarek Rahman, 22 and Selim Pradhan Shrabon, 20.

In a separate drive after Jumma prayers, police detained 26 more individuals from road no Dhanmondi-32 following intelligence reports of gathering to bring out a procession.
 
All detainees are local political activists of Awami League, police said adding legal proceedings are underway on the allegation of organizing unauthorized assembly.