Meherpur Krishak League leader dies from bomb injury

Meherpur Krishak League leader Waesh Ali, injured in a bomb attack at Mujibnagar on May 20, died at Dhaka Orthopaedic Hospital early yesterday.

Critically injured Waesh was taken to Kushtia General Hospital and later taken to Dhaka.

The incident sparked widespread protest across the country. Awami League (AL) chief Sheikh Hasina blamed the government for the attack.

Police failed to nab any of the attackers. People caught one of the alleged criminals, Kausar, 38, and gouged out one of his eyes on the spot.

When contacted, Meherpur Police Superintendent (SP) Awlad Hossain said he expects to get clues from the arrested person who is under treatment.