Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained four suspected members of Neo-Jamaatul Mujahedin Bangladesh (JMB), a new faction of the banned militant outfit, in Dhaka and Narayanganj on Tuesday night.

RAB media wing official Mufti Mahmood Khan told NTV Online on Wednesday morning law-enforcers held two couples while they were trying to leave the country.

The detainees are Mohammad Shariful Islam, his wife Marjiya Akter Sumi, Mohammad Aminul Islam and his wife Nahid Sultana, reports BSS quoting RAB-2 Commanding Officer (CO) Lieutenant Colonel Mohiuddin Ahmed.

However, Mufti Mahmud said details will be briefed in a press conference at RAB-2 headquarters at about 11:30am.