DHAKA: Opposition BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleged that some eight activists of 18-party alliance were killed and 650 injured in last few days.

He came up with the allegation while addressing a press briefing at party’s Nayapaltan central office on Saturday noon.

Condemning the killing, expressing hatred on the attack on 18-party activists, Mirza Fakhrul said, “Ruling government conducting oppression using power. They imposed section 144 in various districts including Dhaka and lifted the ban following public pressure.”

On Friday, at least six people were killed and hundreds others injured in sporadic clashes between BNP-Jamaat activists and Police-Awami League activists in three districts centering 18-party’s rally.

BDST: 1303 HRS. OCT 26, 2013
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