Three people have been killed and twelve others reported injured in attacks and clashes surrounding a National Citizens' Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj.
Jibitesh Biswas, Superintendent of Gopalganj 250-Bed General Hospital, confirmed the fatalities, stating, "Four individuals with gunshot wounds were admitted to the hospital. Of them, three are deceased and one is injured."
The identities of two of the deceased have been confirmed: Dipto Saha (25), son of Santosh Saha from Udayan Road in Gopalganj city, and Ramjan Kazi (18) from Kotalipara.
The fatalities occurred on Wednesday (July 16) during clashes in the district town between police, army personnel, and local Awami League activists.
Details of the Clashes
Earlier, as NCP leaders were leaving their rally, activists from the banned Awami League and Chhatra League blocked the road and attacked the central leaders' vehicle convoy.
When police intervened, clashes erupted between the two sides. Police and army personnel were observed firing rubber bullets and tear gas to control the situation.
Awami League and Chhatra League activists pelted the leaders' convoy with bricks and stones, vandalizing several vehicles. Police and army personnel were seen retreating with NCP leaders.
Background to the Rally
The National Citizens' Party (NCP) has been conducting a "July March to Build the Nation" program since July 1st. As part of this month-long initiative, the party has held rallies in several districts across the country, with today's march taking place in Gopalganj.
