BNP activists, headed to join party’s divisional rally in Khulna, claimed to be obstructed and got engaged in clashes with police at Railway Station on Saturday, reports UNB.
Khulna station master Manik Chandra Sarkar said around 11:30 am, BNP activists coming from different parts of the country got into a fight amongst themselves and vandalized some window glasses at the station.
When police came to the spot after being informed, the activists threw brick chips and vandalized more doors and windows of the station, he said.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan police Sonali Sen said police didn't obstruct anyone and tried to handle the situation patiently.
Tajul Islam, Railway Labour Union Genertal Secretary told UNB the situation at the rail station is peaceful at the moment as the rally began.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Awami League claimed that BNP-Jamaat men attacked Khulna Railway Station and ransacked it.
“Bangladesh Railway is our national asset. It is the responsibility of all to protect it,” AL said in a message from its verified Facebook page.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
