BGB troops deployed across country

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in different parts of the country, including the capital, for assisting civil administration.

Lieutenant Colonel Faizur Rahman, director (operation) of BGB, said BGB troops were deployed today as per an order of the Home Ministry to assist civil administration.

Yesterday, a clash involving Hefazat supporters and police left four people dead and at least 15 others injured at Hathazari in Chattogram.

The clash took place when police opened fire after a group of protestors attacked Hathazari thana compound, Bungalow of UNO, land office, and set fire to a vehicle.

Meanwhile, in Dhaka, at least 50 people, including several journalists, were injured in a clash between Muslim devotees and police in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area yesterday afternoon.

The clashes broke out when police barred people from bringing out a procession after Jumma prayers protesting the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.