6 Hurt in AL Infighting during Party’s Council in Chuadanga

Six leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in a clash between two factions of district Awami League (AL) during its triennial council in Chuadanga on Monday.

The injured are Chuadanga district BCL’s former president Mohaimen Hasan Joardar, former general secretary Tarek Hasan, BCL leaders Feroz Joardar, Raju Ahmed, Hirak, and Swapan, reports UNB.

A group of leaders and activists of Awami League took seats in the first row of the pandal at the council venue at Chuadanga Town Football ground this morning.

The clash broke out when some other leaders and workers led by former BCL president Mohaimen were barred from sitting in the first row.

At one stage, a group of BCL activists attacked the other group including Mohaimen with chairs at the venue, leaving six people injured, said injured Hirak.

Later, the injured were sent to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

Police brought the situation under control by charging batons.

Chuadanga Police Superintendent Abdullah Al Mamun said, “I’ve come to know the matter through a video footage. I don't know who was beaten, where and when or who was admitted to the hospital. We will look into the matter.”

After seven years, the triennial conference of Chuadanga District Awami League is being held today (Monday) at the town football ground of the district with more than 50,000 people joining it.

Awami League presidium member Kazi Zafar Ullah will announce the opening of the council while Awami League General Secretary and Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader will speak as chief guest joining the event virtually.