<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The local administration has imposed section 144 from 6am-6pm on Tuesday in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali fearing clashes may break out as local units of BNP and Awami League called meetings at the same time and place, according to media reports.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dumki Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Al Imran has issued a circular in this regard.</div><div><br></div><div>Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Dumki Police Station Md Abdus Salam said that additional police were deployed in the area to avert any untoward situation.</div><div><br></div><div>President of BNP Dumki upazila unit Md Khalilur Rahman announced a protest rally at Dumki Cinema Hall Patti area at 9 am as part of their central program protesting the recent fuel price hike.</div><div><br></div><div>On the other hand, Dumki Upazila Awami League President Abul Kalam Azad announced a counter protest rally at the same time and the same place.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>