7 injured in Bagerhat

Seven people were injured in a pre-poll violence at Baruipara Bazar under Bagerhat sadar upazila on Monday.
Four of the injured belong to Awami League while three others are supporters of BNP.
The clash erupted while BNP activists beat a van driver Halim Morol, loyal to Awami League.
Police said Halim came under attack by BNP activists without provocation.
The clash occurred on Monday evening when BNP activists were going to attend a public meeting of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Halim lodged an FIR with Bagerhat Sadar Police Station in this connection.
A tense situation is prevailing in Bagerhat town following the incident, the first pre-poll violence in the district.