Dhaka, Sept. 22 -- Law enforcers combed the Arambagh Krira Sangha, Dilkusha Sporting Club, Victoria Sporting Club and Mohammedan Sporting Club on Sunday afternoon, said Motijheel Division's Additional Deputy Commissioner Shibli Noman.

On the reason for the crackdown, Deputy Commissioner Anwar Hossain said, "It was based on intelligence that these clubs were running illegal gambling and casino operations."

During the raid on Dilkusha Sporting Club, police found various gambling equipment, including a roulette wheel and a poker table.

Last week, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed indignation over the activities of Jubo League leaders at a meeting of the Awami League's executive committee.

RAB subsequently raided Young Men's Club in ...