22-hour curfew imposed in Gopalganj

The interim government has imposed a 22-hour curfew across the Gopalganj district to contain violence following the Awami League’s attacks on a peaceful NCP rally in the main town at noon.

The curfew would remain effective from 8 pm Wednesday to 6 pm Thursday, said a statement released by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing on Wednesday evening.

Chaos erupted earlier today when the NCP rally in Gopalganj came under attack. Tensions escalated further as NCP leaders were assaulted again while leaving the venue. Security forces, including police and army personnel, reportedly used sound grenades and blank rounds in an attempt to control the situation.

At least four people were killed by gunfire during the clashes.

NCP’s Chief Coordinator, Nasiruddin Patwary, blamed the Awami League for the attacks on the rally and its leaders.