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Armed gunmen attack BNP leader's Demra residence in overnight assault
A residence belonging to a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader in Demra came under armed attack late Tuesday, with witnesses identifying the assailants as being led by a Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) operative. No immediate reports of casualties were available.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The attack on the BNP leader's house in the Demra area marked the latest in a series of political confrontations in the capital. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire in the early morning hours as the armed group descended on the property, with the incident lasting several minutes before the assailants fled the scene.
Police have launched an investigation into the overnight assault. Officers visited the site to document damage and gather testimonies from residents and the affected household. The motive behind the attack remained unclear at press time, though political tensions between rival student organizations have escalated in recent weeks.
The JCD, the student wing of the BNP's rival party, has been at the center of multiple allegations of political violence across Dhaka in recent months. The incident underscores continuing concerns about armed confrontations linked to student political groups operating in residential areas of the city.
Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the attack. The BNP leader's condition and the extent of any injuries sustained were not immediately disclosed.