The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three suspected militants from Chapainawabganj in the early hours of Sunday.
Named as Zenarul, Rasul and Islam, they belong to Neo JMB's 'Sarwar-Tamim group' said Squadron Leader Sayeed Abdullah Al Murad, camp commander of Chapainawabganj RAB-5.
Tipped off, he said, they launched a raid at Bablabona and arrested the trio in possession of one pistol, six rounds of bullets, 1.6khg gun powder and jihadi books.
Squadron Leader Murad declined to detail instantly, adding that saying more on the suspects will be made available later.