Section 144 imposed in Khulna’s Dighalia amid BNP rally tensions
Ariful Islam, upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Dighalia, confirmed that the emergency measure was taken to prevent potential clashes between the groups.
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Authorities have imposed Section 144 in the Pother Bazar area of Dighalia upazila in Khulna from 5pm to 10pm today (19 September), following announcements of rallies by two opposing factions of BNP scheduled at the same venue.
Ariful Islam, upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Dighalia, confirmed that the emergency measure was taken to prevent potential clashes between the groups.
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He said that police and navy personnel have been deployed and are currently patrolling the area to maintain law and order.
So far, no untoward incidents have been reported, he added.
