Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Police have conducted a raid at the Chashma Hill residence of former education minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel in Chattogram and detained seven people following reports that Awami League activists were gathering there.

The operation took place on Wednesday afternoon at the house in Sholoshohor, after police received information that Awami League members -- who are currently barred from holding any political activity --were assembling at the site.

Panchlaish Police chief Md Solaiman confirmed that the detainees had been taken to the station for questioning.

"We received information that the Awami League and its affiliated organisations were gathering there. Upon inspection, we found no such meeting taking pla...