Rajshahi, March 12 -- Two individuals were killed in separate clashes between rival factions of the BNP in Tanore upazila and Rajshahi city.

In Tanore upazila, BNP activist Ganiul Islam (50) was killed after sustaining critical injuries during a clash over welcoming the chief guest at an iftar event on Wednesday.

He passed away while undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) at around 3:30 pm.

Tanore Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Afzal Hossain said, "There was a clash over the iftar programme. We have received news of Ganiul's death. The family has been advised to lodge a complaint, and legal action will follow upon receiving it."

The clash took place on Tuesday evening i...