Attack on IAB mayor candidate: Protesters gather near Barishal University

Protesting the attack on the Islami Andolon Bangladesh mayoral candidate during Barishal City Corporation elections, more than 500 leaders and activists of the party have gathered in front of Barishal University.

Mayoral candidate Mufti Syed Faizul Karim and several supporters were injured in an attack in the afternoon.

Hearing the incident, leaders and activists started gathering in front of the university, chanting slogans against the ruling party.

Mohammad Kawsar Bangalee, a secretary of Jubo Islami Andolan, an affiliated organisation of IAB, stated that they have taken position on the highway to protest the attack.

"We wanted to enter the city, but our leader Mufti Shaheb has instructed us not to do so. We will enter the city once we receive orders from our leader."

A small contingent of police forces has also taken position at the same place to avert any untoward incidents.