A man was killed and at least 50 people were injured during a clash that took place between police and activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Habiganj on Friday.

The deceased is identified as Mustak Mia, 24, a PDB lineman, hailing from Tuker Bazar area of Sylhet, our local correspondent reports quoting Maruf Hossain, a coworker of the victim. 

Mustak came to the town to purchase a pair of shoes this afternoon and at one point of the student movement, he came in the line of a gunshot, according to media.

Local people recovered Mustak and sent him to Habiganj hospital where the attending physician declared him dead.  

BDST: 2018 HRS, AUGUST 2, 2024
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