National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a countrywide protest rally on Thursday in response to the attack on its rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday afternoon.

NCP Convener Nahid Islam made the announcement at a press conference held at the Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night He also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the authorities, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack.

“This attack on us reflects the Awami League’s ongoing fascist behavior, even a year after the July Uprisings,” Nahid said during the press conference. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organisations and political parties that condemned the incident and urged them to unite against the 'fascist Awami League'.

At least three people were killed and several others injured in clashes between police and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies over a rally of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) in Gopalganj on Wednesday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the government imposed a curfew in Gopalganj district amid heightening tensions over clashes between police and Awami League activists over an NCP rally. The curfew will remain in force from 8pm on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.