An Awami League activist, who sustained injuries during a clash between supporters of two rival candidates at Angaria Union Parishad of Shariatpur Sadar, died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Friday morning.
The deceased was identified as Abdur Razzak Molla, 60, a resident of Charjadabpur village of Angaria. He worked for AL-backed candidate Asma Akter.
Md Akter Hossain, acting officer-in-charge of Shariatpur Palong Model police, said that Abdur Razzak sustained injuries during a clash between supporters of the ruling party-backed candidate and his rival on October 7.
He was admitted to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital. Later, he was shifted to Dhaka for better treatment.
A case was filed in this regard and eight accused were arrested, said the OC.
