AL office torched in Chandpur
Witnesses said black smoke was first seen billowing from the top of the building and the fire broke out at the 2nd floor of the building.
Miscreants torched an office of Awami League in Chandpur district town last night (13 February).
Foyez Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge of Chandpur Model Police Station, said that miscreants set fire to the district unit AL office opposite to official residence of Chandpur District Judge around 10pm.
Witnesses said black smoke was first seen billowing from the top of the building and the fire broke out at the 2nd floor of the building.
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On information, a fire-fighting unit rushed to the spot and doused the fire.
Police are investigating the incident, said the OC.
Vehicular movement on the road remained suspended for around 30 to 40 minutes due to the incident.
The district Awami League office was ransacked and torched following 5 August, 2024, destroying all contents inside the building.
