CHATTOGRAM, Sept 16, 2025 (BSS) - Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested seven activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) during a torchlight procession in Boropool area under Bandar thana last night.

Confirming the incident, OC of Bandar Police, Aftab Uddin said the activists, carrying torches, sticks, and other weapons, staged a sudden procession around 10:00 pm, chanting slogans against the interim government.

"Police rushed to the scene after receiving information, prompting the participants to flee," he added, noting that the banned BCL activists were planning to create anarchy and violence in the area.

The arrested activists were identified as Md Ibrahim Khali Tusher, 24; Asif Mahbub, 24; Nayon Shill, 23; Md Sagar, 25; Zahidul Islam, 22; Masud Howleder, 30; and Moinuddin, 30. 

Police seized sticks, brickbats, and cell phones from their possession. A case has been filed with Bandar Police in connection with the incident.

In a separate operation, Khulshi Police under CMP arrested Mohammad Ibrahim, president of AL's Kabirhat upazila unit of Noakhali district, from South Khulshi around 2:30 am.

Ibrahim, elder brother of former AL lawmaker Ekramul Karim Chowdhury of Noakhali-4 constituency, had been on the run in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Kabirhat thana. 

He was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) court, which ordered him to be sent to jail.