Gopalganj, July 17 -- At least four people were killed and over 50 others, including police personnel and journalists, were injured in violent clashes during a National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday, prompting a curfew and deployment of joint forces to restore order.

The rally, held under the banner 'March to Gopalganj' as part of the NCP's month-long nationwide programme titled 'July March to Build the Nation', was scheduled to begin at 11:00 am at the Gopalganj Municipal Open Stage.

Chronology

According to a police report on Gopalgonj violence, law enforcement had been deployed from early Wednesday morning to ensure security. The trouble began around 9:30 am when members of the banned Chhatra League, Awami Leagu...