34 hurt in violence centring municipality polls
Star Report
Star Report
At least 34 people were injured in violence centering upcoming municipality polls in three districts since Tuesday evening.
Besides, police yesterday arrested 23 BNP men in Joypurhat allegedly for holding secret meeting to destabilise law and order situation.
Meanwhile, Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader's younger brother Abdul Quader Mirza yesterday said he did not face any pressure from the party's chief for telling the "truth".
In Narayanganj, at least 30 persons were injured in a clash between supporters of two councillor candidates at Tarabo Municipality in Rupganj upazila on Tuesday.
Of the injured, physical conditions of six are critical. They are now receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.