BNP-Police clash in Chittagong, 30 injured, 20 detained

BNP leaders and activists clashed with the police at Kazir Moore area  in Chittagong city around 3:30 pm on Monday

BNP took out a rally to protest against the increase in electricity prices.

Chittagong City Police Deputy Commissioner (South) Mostafizur Rahman told The Daily Samakal, "The police were attacked from the BNP procession without any provocation.”

“A chase and counter-chase ensued between the two sides. At that time, activists set fire to a traffic police motorcycle on the sidewalk,” he added.

It was initially reported that 10 policemen and 20 BNP activists were injured in the clash.

Police held at least 20 BNP activists from the spot.

Additional police have been deployed in and around the BNP office to control the situation.