Injured BCL Leader Dies in Khulna

The local leader of Bangladesh, Chhatra Leauge, who was wounded in a fight over the construction of a bridge in Koyra Upazila yesterday afternoon, died on his way to Dhaka this morning.

The victim was identified as Hadiuzzaman Russel, 28, general secretary of Koyra Upazila BCL unit.

Md Abu Sayeed Khan, vice president of the BCL district of Khulna, said that Russel died of his injuries around 6:10 a.m. while he was being taken to Dhaka for better treatment.

As per locals, three brothers Tuhin Hossain, 40, Babu, 37, and Milon, 30, sons of Hafizur Rahman, forced the employees to stop working under construction on the Batikata Canal in the Bailharnia area around 11 a.m. yesterday.

Later, the issue was resolved with the help of local influential people.

Later, when Russel and his allies went to the spot around 4 pm, Tuhin and his brothers and allies attacked them, resulting in a clash between the two groups.

At least eight people of the two groups, including Russel, were injured in the clash and after primary treatment at Koyra Upazila Health Complex, he was sent to Khulna Medical College Hospital.

As his condition deteriorated he was referred to Dhaka.

Rabiul Hasan, officer-in-charge of Koyra Police Station, said police arrested Tuhin and Milon from the spot.