<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">A BNP leader (Abdur Rashid) was killed during a fierce clash between the party activists and police in Panchagarh. Over 50 people including police were injured during the incident as well.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The deceased leader was identified as Abdur Rashid Arefin (50) joint convener of Maidandighi union unit BNP on Saturday.</div><div><br></div><div>He died while undergoing treatment at Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On the other hand, he was taken to the hospital in a critical condition, District BNP committee member Mirza Nazmul Islam confirmed the matter to media.</div><div><br></div><div>As part of the scheduled program on Saturday afternoon, BNP leaders and activists took out a procession from the district BNP office located in Panchagarh around 2:30pm.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>When the police obstructed the procession, a chase and counter chase between BNP activists and the law enforcers ensued. The clash lasted for about an hour and a half.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>According to locals, the deceased BNP leader was injured by police batons.</div><div><br></div><div>Panchagarh Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Latif Miah said at least eight policemen were injured.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>