AL factional clash kills youth

A former Awami League leader's son was killed in a clash between two factions of local Awami League in Ajmiriganj upazila of Habiganj on Monday, reports UNB.

The deceased is Al Amin, son of Atar Ali Mia, former Upazila chairman and upazila Awami League general secretary.

An extended meeting was held over the nomination for the post of upazila chairman presided by Upazila AL president Misbah Uddin Bhuiyan, said the local people.

Notably, the post of upazila chairman was declared vacant by the Election Commission after the death of Atar Ali Mia on 30 April.

During the meeting, a fierce clash ensued between the supporters of Misbah and Al Amin leaving Al Amin dead on the spot.

On information, police rushed to the village and brought the situation under control.

Later, Al Amin's body was sent to upazila health complex.