Police arrested two local BNP leaders from Bandar Bazar area of the town while they were distributing leaflets as part of the party’s non-cooperation movement.
They are Metropolitan unit BNP General Secretary Emdad Hossain Chowdhury and District Jubo Dal President Advocate Muminul Islam Mumin.
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They were arrested around 4:30 pm, said Mohammad Moin Uddin, officer-in-charge (OC) of Kotwali Model Police Station.
Police said that there are existing cases of arson and vandalism against them.
There are 4 cases against Emdad Hossain Chowdhury and two cases against Muminul Islam Mumin over sabotage.
They will be produced before court on Sunday, added the OC.