DHAKA, Oct 4, 2024 (BSS) - Police arrested Bangladesh Awami League Uttara West Thana president advocate Monowar Islam Chowhdury Robin from the capital city early this noon.

A team from Uttara West Police Station under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested the Awami League leader from his residence in Uttara on charges of playing a strong role to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement, according to a DMP statement issued today.

It said the arrested Robin is a listed accused in seven criminal cases filed with Uttara West Police Station and five criminal cases with Uttara East Police station.

Later, police sent him before the court.