MUNSHIGANJ: The Tongibari upazila administration of Munshiganj imposed section 144, as two factions of local Awami League (AL) declared to hold separate rallies at the same venue.

Recently, AL committee was announced for wards of 1, 2, which are under Kamarkhara union, as a result excitement was visible between two rival groups.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Tongibari Hasina Akter imposed the ban at Kamarkhara union and its adjacent areas, starting from 6 am to 10 pm on Friday (November 1).

Hasina Akter said: “Additional police were deployed. All types of political gatherings were postponed.”

BDST: 1357 HRS, NOV 1, 2019

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