The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested three suspected members of the banned militant group Hizb ut-Tahrir in the capital’s Uttara area.

The arrests took place around 12:15 AM on Friday. 

CTTC officials apprehended Monirul Islam, 40, Mohtasin Billah, 40, and Mahmudul Hasan, 21, during a raid in Sector-11 and Sector-12 under Uttara West Police Station.

According to a press release, the suspects were planning to organize a rally titled "March for Khilafah" near the Baitul Mukarram Mosque. 

Acting on a tip-off, the CTTC conducted the operation and arrested the three individuals.

A case has been filed against them under the Anti-Terrorism Act, the DMP added.

BDST: 1431 HRS, March 07, 2025
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