Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The Mirpur Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has detained 28 people suspected of being leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliates amid the garment workers protest demanding an increase in the minimum monthly wage.

Police claim that the arrestees were trying to clash with the police, set fires and sabotage the workers' movement.

Mohammad Rakib Khan, deputy commissioner of the police Mirpur Division's Detective Branch, confirmed the arrests of 11 on Sunday afternoon.

He said, "The garment workers' movement has been going on for several days to push for a salary increase. However, they have become quite violent since yesterday. Even today, there have been clashes with the police and arson attacks...