Gono Odhikar Parishad activists block road in Chattogram to protest attack on Nur
They burned tyres on the road and used barricades to block traffic
Gono Odhikar Parishad activists staged a protest in Chattogram today (30 August), blocking a road to condemn yesterday's attack on their leaders during a clash in Dhaka, including party President Nurul Haque Nur.
The protesters took a stand at the 2 No Gate intersection at noon, halting all vehicular movement, which caused significant inconvenience to commuters. They had also demonstrated at the same intersection last night.
They burned tyres on the road and used barricades to block traffic. The protesters chanted various slogans, including "Catch JaPa, jail them."
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Later, at around 2pm, the protesters marched to the Chattogram Metropolitan Police's office.
Mohammad Jasim Uddin, a member of the Gono Odhikar Parishad's high council, said, "Law enforcement personnel publicly attacked our president, Nurul Haque Nur. The attackers must be brought to justice, they must apologise, and Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury must resign."
CMP (North) Additional Deputy Commissioner Md Jahangir said police were present at the scene to prevent any untoward incidents.
The protest was triggered by a clash last night between activists of the Gono Odhikar Parishad and the Jatiyo Party in Dhaka's Kakrail area.
Nurul Haque Nur and several others were injured during the clash and subsequent baton charge by law enforcement officials to disperse them.
Nur was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in critical condition, having sustained head and nasal bone injuries.
He later regained partial consciousness, and a six-member medical board was formed for his treatment.
According to the DMCH director, it would not be possible to say whether Nur is out of danger before 48 hours.
Following the attack, Gono Odhikar Parishad General Secretary Rashed Khan last night announced nationwide protests, demanding justice.
He stated that even during the Awami League's rule, they were not attacked in such a manner. He gave the government a 24-hour ultimatum, warning that it would be held responsible for any further untoward incidents.
