A series of clashes between police and BNP leaders and activists took place in Chattogram city's Kazir Dewri area this afternoon.
The clashes broke out around 3:30pm today. At that time, the leaders and activists threw brickbats at the law enforcers while police fired tear gas shells and shotguns to disperse them.
who is present at the spot, said the BNP leaders and activists started arriving in front of the city BNP's party office at Nasimon Bhaban in the area to join the party's pre-scheduled protest rally as part of the central programme. Some of the central leaders were also present at the time.
Shortly after the rally began, clashes broke out in the area. At one stage, the agitated leaders and activists torched a motorcycle parked in front of a police box.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Noble Chakma said the incident took place when BNP leaders and activists started throwing brickbats at police.
According to eye witnesses, the entire area turned into a "battlefield" for at least 30 minutes.
