In a 24-hour period ending Wednesday afternoon, police nationwide arrested 532 individuals as part of the ongoing "Operation Devil Hunt," according to police headquarters.
In additional drives conducted by local police, another 1,051 people were arrested in connection with various warrants and ongoing cases.
During these operations, joint forces recovered a range of weapons and materials, including a foreign-made pistol. The initiative, launched on the night of 9 February, is aimed at curbing unrest and ensuring public safety across the country.
The crackdown comes on the heels of an attack on students and civilians in Gazipur on 7 February, an area widely regarded as a stronghold of the Awami League.
