Our Correspondent :
Two groups of Awami League locked into a clash at a programme marking Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day in Faridganj of Chandpur on Friday, leaving 20 people including a journalist injured.
The clash ensued between the supporters of incumbent MP Shafiqur Rahman and former MP Dr Shamsul Haque Bhuiyan at about 11:30am in Bhandar Mahal area near the office of upazila chairman.
During the clash, a number of vehicles including of the former MP, and some shops were vandalised.
Of the injured, a journalist and four others were admitted to the upazila health complex.
On information, police rushed in and brought the situation under control.
Police and witnesses said, a discussion, organised by the upazila AL was underway near Bhandari Mahal market at about 11:30am where Shamsul Haque was addressing.
Both groups locked in a clash when a procession, led by Shafiqur Rahman was passing through the area.
Local AL leaders alleged that the portrait of Bangabandhu was also damaged during the clash.
Two groups of Awami League locked into a clash at a programme marking Bangabandhu’s Homecoming Day in Faridganj of Chandpur on Friday, leaving 20 people including a journalist injured.
The clash ensued between the supporters of incumbent MP Shafiqur Rahman and former MP Dr Shamsul Haque Bhuiyan at about 11:30am in Bhandar Mahal area near the office of upazila chairman.
During the clash, a number of vehicles including of the former MP, and some shops were vandalised.
Of the injured, a journalist and four others were admitted to the upazila health complex.
On information, police rushed in and brought the situation under control.
Police and witnesses said, a discussion, organised by the upazila AL was underway near Bhandari Mahal market at about 11:30am where Shamsul Haque was addressing.
Both groups locked in a clash when a procession, led by Shafiqur Rahman was passing through the area.
Local AL leaders alleged that the portrait of Bangabandhu was also damaged during the clash.
