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Transport workers clash at Rangpur: 40 hurt

2 February 2009, 18:00 PM

NATIONAL

Our Correspondent, Rangpur

At least 40 people were injured as two factions of Awami League- backed Rangpur Motor Sramik Union clashed over control of the central bus terminal yesterday. Witnesses said the clash ensued at around 12:10 pm when a number of transport workers, led by Mohammad Solaiman, went to the office of Rangpur Motor Shramik Union to capture it. Transport workers of another faction, led by Altab Hossain, countered their rivals and chased them out of the office adjacent to the terminal. After a few minutes, Solaiman's men came back and swooped on Altab's supporters, leading attack and counter-attack between two rival groups. At least 40 people from both sides received injuries during the clash that continued for half an hour. The seriously injured, Munna, Noju, Sadek, Milon, Mokhshed, Swakat, Jasim, Sohel, Razzak, Sohrab, Sabuj, Hiru, Tuhin, and Sirajul, were admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH) and private clinics in the town. The clashing transport workers also damaged eight shops at nearby Toiyab Market. Earlier on January 27, at least 20 people were injured as the two factions clashed over the same issue. With expiry of the tenure of the last elected committee, Rangpur Motor Sramik Union has been divided into two factions and formed two convening committees. Sources close to Rangpur Motor Sramik Union said AL central committee member Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhontu is backing Altab Hossain faction from behind the scene while AL district convenor Monsur Ahmed and joint convenor Rezaul Karim are supporting Solaiman faction.