Bangladesh: 4 killed as Awami League clashes with police, army in Dhaka

Atleast four people were killed during a clash between the workers of Awami League and the police and the army, in Gopalgonj district in Dhaka division of Bangladesh on Wednesday, local media reported quoting hospital sources.

In Bangladesh, the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the youth who led the mass uprising last year, has faced strong opposition in Gopalganj, the hometown of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Atleast four people were killed during the clashes in Gopalgonj, local media reported quoting hospital sources.

When the central leaders of the NCP went to hold a rally in the southern Gopalgonj district, they were attacked by Awami League leaders and workers. The was a massive clash between the Awami League and the police and the army. The police and army fired bullets and tear gas to control the situation.