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Vol. 5 Num 1134 Tue. August 07, 2007  
   
National


AL leader held in Rangpur


Police yesterday morning arrested an Awami League (AL) leader from Pirganj Press Club where he was observing a hunger strike demanding release of party chief Sheikh Hasina, police said.

Pirganj Police Station officer-in-charge Mokbul Hossain said, Panchgachhi union AL president Nazimuddin was arrested at about 11:00 am for violating emergency rules.

Police also seized a banner during his arrest.

Najimuddin was sent to Rangpur jail in the afternoon after producing him before a court here.