Two BNP Leaders Shot in Khulna, Triggering Tension in the Area
Two former leaders of the BNP and its affiliated organisations were shot in separate incidents in Batiaghata upazila of Khulna, causing a stir in the area.
Sohel Sheikh, former president of Amirpur Union Chhatra Dal, was shot at around 12:30am on Tuesday. Later, at around 5:45pm, Ahidul Islam Badal, 35, was shot in the Chakrakhali Bazar area of Jalma Union No. 1.
Badal is the son of Altaf Howlader of Tentultala village in Batiaghata upazila. He is a former president of Ward No. 9 Jubo Dal in Jalma Union No. 1 and a candidate for the post of union BNP president.
According to local sources, Badal was standing in front of a shop owned by a person named Badsha near Chakrakhali Bazar on Tuesday afternoon when unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at him. They fled the scene immediately.
Local people rescued the injured Badal and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital for treatment.
After receiving the news, a team from Batiaghata Police Station visited the scene. Police are conducting operations to identify and arrest those involved in the attack. They are also investigating the motive behind the incident.
Earlier, at around 12:30am on Tuesday, assailants shot Sohel Sheikh, former president of Amirpur Union Chhatra Dal. However, no information was immediately available on whether the two incidents were connected.
Police said legal proceedings were underway. Investigations and operations to identify those involved in the attacks are continuing.
