10 August 2024

Army vehicle set ablaze, 15 injured as clash erupts in Gopalganj

By Redoy K

A clash erupted between army personnel and Awami League supporters in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. Protesters blocking the Dhaka-Khulna highway, demanding Sheikh Hasina’s return, clashed with army members trying to clear the road. An army vehicle was set on fire, and 15 people were injured, including two by gunshots. The army used batons and reportedly fired to control the situation. The incident lasted about two hours before calm was restored. Dhaka Tribune