Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 13 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations, including Gopalganj District Chhatra League General Secretary Amir Hamza, in the last 24 hours.

The arrests were confirmed by DMP Deputy Commissioner (Media) Talebur Rahman.

The arrestees are Nahida Nur Sweety, Publicity and Publication Secretary of Kafrul Thana Mahila Awami League, member of Dhaka Metropolitan North Awami League, and Secretary of Ward 94 Mahila Awami League; Miraj Sikder, Vice-President of Motijheel Thana Chhatra League; Mahar Ali, leader of Uttara Paschim Thana Sramik League; Sheikh Ibne Sadiq, former Vice-President of Dhaka University Chhatra League...