Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- The father of slain Chattogram BNP activist Sarwar Hossain Babla has alleged that his son was killed on the orders of fugitive gang leader Sajjad Hossain, known locally as "Boro Sajjad".

Sajjad, who is currently abroad, has been named as the prime suspect in a murder case filed by Sarwar's father Abdul Kader at Bayezid Bostami Police Station on Friday.

Bayezid Bostami Police chief Jashim Uddin told bdnews24.com that seven people were named in the case, while another 15 to 16 unidentified individuals were also accused.

Sajjad's name tops the list of suspects.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when Ershad Ullah, BNP candidate for Chattogram-8, was conducting his election campaign.

Gunfire erupted during the c...