The motorcade of BNP Vice-Chairman Altaf Hossain Chowdhury comes under attack in Patuakhali during municipality election campaign. At least 10, including three journalists, are injured while six microbuses and five motorcycles vandalised. BNP blames supporters of ruling Awami League.

BNP criticises the authorities for issuing an arrest warrant against the party’s senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman and termed it illegal.

The High Court grants bail to BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury in two vandalism and arson cases, clearing his way to get released from jail.