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A nationwide security crackdown and fresh arrests of Awami League leaders have intensified concerns over political freedoms, democratic participation and civil liberties in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh revived their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 23-run win over Pakistan, powered by Shorna Akter's unbeaten 39 and twin three-wicket hauls from Nahida and Meghla.

A patrol team from RAB-4 recovered an eight-chamber revolver marked “Made in Pakistan” and two rounds of ammunition from a madrasa in Ashulia. The illegal weapon was found abandoned inside a partially constructed washroom, prompting a police investigation under the Arms Act.

Members of the Bangladesh Awami League’s youth wing, Jubo League, held a protest march in front of Ganabhaban on Thursday. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police confirmed the demonstration took place peacefully within their jurisdiction with no detentions reported.

The Awami League plans anniversary programs despite a ban as police go on alert nationwide, highlighting growing tensions over political rights and public order.