Jasad office raid in Dhaka leads to mass detentions

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Police conducted a major raid on the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) central office in Gulistan, Dhaka, detaining hundreds of individuals. Reports indicate that between 200 and 289 people were taken into custody during the operation.

Authorities stated the raid was prompted by intelligence suggesting that members of the banned Awami League were holding a secret meeting and chanting 'Joy Bangla' at the premises. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed had previously encouraged police to identify and arrest associates of the ousted party.

Jasad leadership contested the police narrative, asserting that the gathering was a pre-planned, legitimate representative conference attended by approximately 500 party members. They further alleged that members of the BNP and Jubo Dal had attempted to assault their leaders during the event. Police have indicated that detainees will undergo verification to determine if they are legitimate Jasad members or if legal action is required against suspected Awami League activists.

Entities

Awami League · Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University · Bangladesh Police · Come for Road Child · Dhaka Metropolitan Police · Gulistan · Islamic University · Jasad · Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal · Salahuddin Ahmed

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Jasad held a pre-planned central representative meeting at its headquarters with approximately 500 members present. www.prothomalo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jasad leaders alleged that BNP leaders and activists assaulted their members during the meeting. www.prothomalo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police detained 289 people from the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad) central office in Gulistan. www.prothomalo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police raided the office following reports that members of the banned Awami League were gathering and chanting 'Joy Bangla'. www.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that police would be rewarded for arresting associates of the banned Awami League. www.news18.com