Afroza Abbas’ rally attacked in Dhaka

An electioneering rally of Afroza Abbas, a BNP candidate for the December 30 general election, allegedly came under attack in Dhaka today.

Several people were injured in a stampede following the attack that took place in Madartek area around 12:30pm, said Nasir, personal secretary of Afroza Abbas.

Some journalists were also injured in the attack, the official added.

Yesterday, BNP candidates, including party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and their supporters came under attack allegedly by ruling party men in several districts, with dozens injured.

Also, two Jubo League and Awami League leaders were killed in Noakhali and Faridpur as violence broke out on the second day of election campaign.

source: thedailystar