Bangladesh police arrest 53 leaders, activists of Awami League

DHAKA, Aug 14: At least 53 leaders and activists of the Awami League party and its affiliated organisations were arrested by Bangladesh police amid an escalating crackdown on the party and its supporters, local media reported. According to a Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) press release, the individuals were arrested from a building in the Bashundhara residential area of Dhaka on Thursday night. Awami League leaders and activists had gathered to organise a preparatory meeting and a flash march in connection with the August 15 mourning day. Police subsequently carried out a drive and took 53 people into custody. The DMP said that legal procee…