Published : 19 Jul 2025, 03:11 AM
Updated : 28 Aug 2026, 01:23 AM
Joint security forces have arrested 165 people amid the ongoing curfew in Gopalganj following the deadly violence surrounding the National Citizen Party's rally.
According to police, 66 people were arrested in Muksudpur, 45 in Sadar, 24 in Kashiani, 17 in Tungipara, and 12 in Kotalipara.
Gopalganj Sadar Police Station chief Mir Sajedur Rahman said the arrestees would be sent to jail after a court appearance on Friday.
Earlier on Wednesday, repeated attacks on the NCP march and rally led to clashes between the Awami League activists and members of the police and Army.
Eventually, the entire town descended into chaos.
Four people were killed during the clashes, with at least nine others shot and over 50 injured.
Among the dead are Dipta Saha, 30, Ramzan Kazi, 17, Sohel Rana, 35, and Imon, identified by his first name.
On Friday, 35-year-old Ramzan Munshi, an autorickshaw driver who was shot during the violence, died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, bringing the death toll to five.
Inspector Ahmed Ali of Gopinathpur police outpost initiated a case on Thursday night, naming 75 people and accusing 450 to 500 unnamed others over the violence.
The curfew, first imposed on Wednesday evening, was briefly relaxed for three hours from 11am on Friday.
District authorites later announced that restrictions would resume from 6pm and remain in effect until 6am on Saturday.
