Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Supporters of a BNP leader, who missed out on the Manikganj-1 nomination, have blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway and staged a torchlight demonstration.

The protest occurred at Mohadebpur Bus Stand in Shibaloy Upazila around 8pm on Thursday, according to Shibaloy Police chief SM Amanullah.

Khondaker Akbar Hossain Bablu, son of late BNP secretary Khondaker Delwar Hossain, and expelled former district Krishak Dal chief Tozammel Haque Toza had sought the party ticket.

Earlier on Thursday, the party awarded the nomination to former district BNP general secretary SA Jinnah Kabir.

Following the announcement, Bablu's supporters took to the streets, while Toza and his followers also held a rally.

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