At least five people were injured when an attack took place during a National Revolution and Solidarity Day programme at Araihazar in Narayanganj on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred in the Markas Mosque area in Araihazar following a rally.
Following the rally, an organised group of 30 to 40 people launched a pre-planned attack led by Mobarak Hossain, former member secretary of upazila Chhatra Dal. The attackers included Suman, Shawkat, Jewel, Sheikh Farid, and Russel.
During the assault, Mobarak’s brother Suman hacked Rifat Ullah with a Chinese axe, leaving him critically injured. Rifat Ullah was subsequently admitted to a local private clinic.
Four other injured individuals — Ershad Ullah, Bahar Ali, Farooq, and Ansar Ali — are receiving treatment at the Araihazar Upazila Health Complex.
All the injured victims are supporters of Salahuddin Chowdhury Salamat, president of Kalapaharia union BNP.
Regarding the attack, Salamat said he participated in the rally in the upazila with party leaders and supporters following instructions from Nazrul Islam Azad, member of parliament. He said the attackers launched a brutal assault on his people under Mobarak’s leadership.
