Khulna, July 17 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has alleged that the attack on party leaders in Gopalganj was premeditated and carried out with the intent to kill them.

The NCP leader came up with the remarks at a press briefing at Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night.

He also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the authorities, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack.

Nahid said the NCP has been conducting a month-long nationwide programme titled "Desh Garte July Padajatra" since July 1, marking the first anniversary of the July mass uprising. "As part of that initiative, we had a scheduled programme in Gopalganj today. The announcement for this rally had been made well in advance," he said. ...