Bullet-hit BNP leader Hasan dies

Staff Reporter :

Hasan Molla, a BNP leader and general secretary of Hazratpur Union unit of BNP in Keraniganj in Dhaka, died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital. He died on Saturday afternoon around 3pm at the age of 45.

The incident occurred on Thursday night around 8.45pm when some unidentified assailants opened fire at Hasan Molla in front of the BNP Office in Ward No. 9 under Jagannathpur village of Hazratpur Union.

He was badly injured and initially admitted to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) before being transferred to another hospital for further treatment.

Nazim Uddin, brother-in-law of the deceased and vice president of Keraniganj Model Upazila BNP, confirmed the death.

Following the attack, BNP and its affiliated leaders and activists held protest marches in Jagannathpur area demanding justice.