Police vehicle set on fire in Gopalganj, 6 platoons of BGB deployed

Leaders and activists of the banned organisation Chhatra League, the banned Awami League and their affiliate organisations clashed with police in Gopalganj with chase and counter-chase. At that time a police pickup was set on fire. Six platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members have been deployed in the district to control the situation.

According to local sources, the leaders and activists gathered and blocked the bus stand on Tuesday morning (November 10). When police obstructed them, chase and counter-chase took place between the two sides. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the situation. At one stage a police pickup was set on fire.

Deputy Assistant Director of Gopalganj Fire Service and Civil Defence Shiblu Ahmed said two units of the Fire Service reached the spot after receiving the information of the police vehicle being set on fire. The fire was completely brought under control at 11:28am. No one was killed or injured in this incident.

Meanwhile, the leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Khulna highway by burning wood and tyres in Pathalia area of Barashi union under Gopalganj Sadar upazila in the afternoon. At the same time information was received of a procession and road blockade in the BSCIC Bridge area of Gopalganj town.

Superintendent of Police of Gopalganj Md Habibullah said the overall situation in the district remains normal today except for a few isolated incidents. The people of the district are spending the day peacefully. I hope the peaceful environment will be maintained in the future as well.

He further said law enforcement agencies are on highest alert to prevent sabotage.

Deputy Commissioner of Gopalganj Md Arif-uz-Zaman said the situation is under control. Six platoons of BGB have been deployed in the district to tackle disorder.