BNP-police clash in Khulna: over 1,200 sued

BNP-police clash in Khulna: over 1,200 sued

A case was filed in connection with the BNP-police clash during the party's countrywide demonstrations yesterday near Khulna Press Club and adjoining areas.

Sub-inspector Khalid Uddin filed the case last night with Khulna Sadar Police Station against 1,200 to 1,300 unidentified people, including 48 leaders and activists of BNP, reports our local correspondent.

Khulna Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Hasan Al Mamun confirmed the development.

On the first day of the countrywide demonstrations of the BNP yesterday, violence erupted in Khulna city where at least 40 people were injured in a clash between police and BNP men.

The party yesterday held rallies in 27 districts and cities, including Dhaka.

The clash took place around 4:00pm when BNP men were gathering there to join a party programme.