The vehicular movement on Dhaka-Chittagong highway came to a halt for two hours as a clash took place between two factions of Awami League on Tuesday morning.
At least 35 people were injured in the clash over establishing supremacy in Chauddagram of Comilla on Tuesday.
Chases and counter chases took place several times between two parties in the Suagazi area of the highway since 10am.
It was found during a visit in the area that two sides of Awami League have taken a position on the highway.
Currently, the situation is normal.
According to sources, 5-6 groups of leaders and workers were protesting against the threat to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
They announced that they would hold a rally in Chauddagram market on Tuesday.
Bangla TribuneAccording to local Awami League leaders, the rebel group of a local Awami League leader organized a showdown on Tuesday as well.
As people gathered at the rally place in the morning, the clash ensued between them.
At this time, it was found that some leaders and activists were carrying sharp weapons.
Additional police are deployed at the scene, said Lokman Hossain, in-charge of Mia Bazar highway police outpost.
"We are at the scene. We are trying to control the situation,” he said.
