Dhaka, May 8 -- Police have arrested one person from a "flash procession" of members of the banned Awami League and its affiliates near the building that was previously known as the Ganabhaban in Dhaka.

Mohammadpur Police chief Mejbah Uddin said they arrested 40-year-old Jubo League activist Khokon Kazi on Friday afternoon.

Some 20-25 activists took part in a procession on the west side of the crossing near the former Ganabhaban around 2:15pm.

As they headed for Iqbal Road, a police patrol team stopped them, said the police officer.

The procession lasted for a minute following the police action, leading to Khokon's arrest, said Mejbah, adding that the remaining marchers fled the scene immediately.

Khokon was holding a banner which ca...