2 people killed as AL-BNP clash in Munshiganj


Two men were killed and 15 others injured following clashes between AL-BNP activists over socio-political supremacy in Jajira village under Munshiganj sadar upazila early Wednesday, police said.
The deceased were identified as Shahjahan Khan, 40 and his father-in-law Almas Byapari, 60.
The fatal clash ensued at around 6:00 am as accomplices of Awami League supporter Amir Hossain Gazi more...
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