A Chhatra Dal leader was shot dead in Brahmanbaria during a chase and counter-chase between BNP and police ahead of the party's divisional rally in Comilla.
At least five others were also injured in the incident that took place on Saturday afternoon, reports Bangla Tribune.
The deceased has been identified as Rafiqul Islam Nayan, vice-president of Sonarampur Union Chhatra Dal.
Nayan was reportedly shot in the stomach and chest by the police.
He was first sent to Bancharampur Upazila Health Complex and was referred to Dhaka for better treatment. However, he died before reaching the capital.
Brahmanbaria Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Molla Md Shaheen said that BNP men were chanting anti-government slogans while handing over leaflets for the upcoming rally.
“They once threw stones at the cops. The police fired shotguns to bring the situation under control, but one of the BNP men got shot.”
He also said that at present the situation in the area is normal. Additional police have been deployed.
Meanwhile, one of the injured was identified as Iman Ali, convener of Jubo Dal, but the names of the other injured could not be confirmed yet.
