Govt imposes curbs on assembly in Fatikchhari

The local administration has imposed restrictions on assembly as the Chhatra League and the Mohila Awami League, two units of the ruling party, chose the same place in Fatikchhari to hold events to mark National Mourning Day, reports bdnews24.com.

UNO Md Mohinul Hasan banned any meeting, rally or procession in the area adjacent to Fatikchhari Govt College, Bibirhat bus stand and 200 yards around them on Friday under a legal provision, known as Section 144.

Section 144 will remain effective in those neighbourhoods until further notice, according to a press statement. The local police have been ordered to take legal action against those defying the ban.

Fatikchhari Upazila Chhatra League and Fatikchhari Degree College Chhatra League announced plans to hold a combined event on the campus on Friday evening, said local political leaders.