341 held in joint operations

The Bangladesh Army, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, arrested 341 people across the country between March 27 and April 2, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations press release yesterday.

The arrestees included listed criminals, extortionists, individuals with multiple cases, muggers, teenage gang members, and drug traffickers, it added.

The operations were conducted by various infantry divisions and independent brigades of the army.

The security forces recovered 15 illegal firearms, 53 rounds of ammunition, drugs, locally made weapons used in crimes, stolen phones, SIM cards, counterfeit currency, and cash.

The arrestees were handed over to local police stations for further legal proceedings, reads the ISPR release.

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free Eid-ul-Fitr journey, the army also patrolled public transport terminals and stations, conducted awareness campaigns, prevented ticket scalping, and ensured fair ticket distribution.

Troops worked round the clock to manage traffic, establish alternative routes, regulate parking, and prevent roadblocks, making homebound travel safer and more efficient, it said.

Additionally, the army facilitated discussions between factory owners and workers to ensure timely payment of wages and bonuses.

Security was also reinforced at religious sites, Eid congregations, and key public and private establishments, it added.