LAXMIPUR: The daylong hartal, called by the opposition BNP, observed in Ramgati and Kamalnagar upazilas of the district on Sunday demanding the release of the organizing secretary of Jatiyatabadi Swechhasebak Dal Shafiul Bari Babu.

Because of Junior School Certificate and Junior Dakhil Certificate examinations, district BNP withdrew the hartal in Laxmipur town but Ramgati and Kamalnagar upazila units of Swechhasebak Dal observed the hartal.

Hartal supporters blocked roads by setting fire on tree logs and tyres, reported banglanews correspondent.

Meanwhile, hartal supporters brought out several processions and blasted cocktails in the areas.

Joint convener of district Swechhasebak Dal Mayeen Uddin Hamim confirmed the matter to banglanews.

Additional police forces were deployed in various important spots to avoid untoward situation, spot accounts said.
 
BDST: 1910 HRS, NOV 17, 2013
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