Five Ansar al Islam militants were arrested in Dhaka city of Dhaka District in Dhaka Division on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Oliul Islam (23), Moazzim Mia (20), Sabuz Hossain (26), Ariful Haque (20) and Rashida (33). Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said that they were trying to recruit fresh operatives, collect funds and had been propagating militant activities online.
Meanwhile, another RAB team arrested two Ansar al Islam militants from Pabna District in Rajshahi Division, on February 29, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Sakib Al Imtihan (21) and Sadat Fahim (20).