Amid escalating tensions between BNP and Gono Adhikar Parishad, local authorities have imposed Section 144 in the municipal areas of Galachipa and Dashmina in Patuakhali. The restrictions took effect from 8 a.m. Friday and will remain in force for 48 hours.

Meanwhile, BNP staged protest programs accusing supporters of Nurul Haque Nur, President of Gono Adhikar Parishad, of attacking BNP’s local office in Charbishwas Union and assaulting party members.