The True Post (Web News)At least four people were killed and 13 injured during violent clashes in Gopalganj, the hometown of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The area is known as a stronghold of her party, the Awami League.
Dr. Abu Saeed, a local health official, confirmed that the deceased had sustained gunshot wounds, while most of the injured were also shot and are being treated at local hospitals.
To regain control, the interim government imposed a curfew and deployed army troops, police, and border guards. Section 144 has been enforced, banning public gatherings.
The unrest occurred during a national “Day of Mourning” commemorating the fall of the Hasina government and last year’s uprising. Tensions escalated following a rally led by leaders of the National Citizen Party.
Hasina, currently in India, faces accusations of ordering a deadly crackdown against protesters, which reportedly left over 1,400 dead.
The Election Commission has removed the Awami League’s symbol from its website and suspended all party activities pending court orders.
Interim leader Mohammad Yunus has vowed swift and severe punishment for those involved in the violence.