Dhaka, July 17 -- Banned AL men attack NCP rally
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At least four people were killed and several others critically injured on Wednesday after a peaceful rally by the Nationalist Citizens' Party (NCP) in Gopalganj descended into violence. The area, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's home district and a historical Bangladesh Awami League (AL) stronghold, became the site of intense clashes allegedly involving Awami League loyalists and activists from its banned student wing, Chhatra League.
The rally was part of the NCP's countrywide "March for Nation Building" campaign, commemorating the July Uprising that ousted the Awami League government in 2024. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos shortly aft...