Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh Police conducted a raid in the capital's Dhanmondi Model Thana area on Monday, arresting 10 leaders and activists from the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations.

The arrested individuals are Md Ebadul Islam, 21; Milon Barai, 20; Md Sujon Sardar, 26; Sabuj Dhali, 28; Nipul Biswas, 29; Somu Dhali, 28; Ashok Dhali, 30; Md Saurav Hawlader, 23; Md Joy, 28; and Mahbub Hawlader, 40.

According to Dhanmondi Model Thana sources, acting on a tip-off, a team from the station conducted a raid on Satmasjid Road at approximately 6:00 am on Monday, catching 10 active Awami League activists "red-handed while they were preparing to launch a flash procession".

During the arrest, police recovered 15 caps bearing...