Dhaka, July 19 -- The National Citizen Party's (NCP) planned "March to Gopalganj" on 16 July descended into widespread violence, allegedly masterminded by Saddam Hossain, the fugitive president of the outlawed Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL)-the banned student wing of the former ruling Awami League.
According to multiple sources, the attacks were part of a premeditated operation led by Hossain from exile, with the objective of halting the opposition rally and preventing NCP leaders from reaching Gopalganj. The violence reportedly aimed not just to disrupt the event but to physically target senior members of the NCP leadership.
Witnesses and party insiders claim that Awami League activists, in coordination with affiliated organisations, ca...