Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Police have arrested 34 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliate organisations in raids in different parts of Dhaka.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said in a statement that they were arrested in multiple raids by the Detective Branch (DB) on Sunday night.

The DMP says the arrests have been made for their involvement in the planning, financing and participation in the banned party's flash processions.

However, the names and details of the arrestees have yet to be disclosed.

Leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliate organisations have conducted flash processions in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, recently.

Jahangir Kabir Nanak, a member of the Awami Lea...