Police have arrested Aklima Khatun Tuli, president of Khulna's Rupsha upazila Jubo Mohila League, from her home in Singher Char, Noihati union.
She also serves as vice-president of the district Jubo Mohila League.
She was taken into custody for allegedly trying to secretly organize activities in support of the Awami League, which is currently prohibited, and for involvement in online political campaigns.
Despite the ban on Awami League activities, she reportedly remained active online and attempted to hold secret meetings and reorganize the party.
She was arrested in a political case filed at Rupsha Police Station on February 23.
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Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of Rupsha Police Station, confirmed the arrest.
He said, “Tuli has been sent to jail through the court following legal procedures.”