Curfew Imposed In Gopalganj After Deadly Political Clashes

A curfew has been imposed in South Waziristan Upper on July 19, 2025, from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM due to prevailing law and order concerns, with strict restrictions on movement and market closures enforced by local authorities. Meanwhile, Gopalganj district in Bangladesh, the political stronghold of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been under curfew since July 16 following violent clashes between supporters of the banned Awami League’s student wing and the National Citizen's Party (NCP) during an NCP rally. The clashes involved attacks on the rally venue, assaults on police officers, and subsequent armed confrontations resulting in at least four deaths and multiple injuries. Security forces, including police, army, and border guards, were deployed, and emergency measures such as Section 144 have been enacted to restore order. The government condemned the violence, emphasizing that such acts are unacceptable and pledging justice, while NCP leaders were evacuated under army protection due to safety concerns. The ongoing tensions highlight a serious political and security crisis in Gopalganj, with curfews and legal actions extended to contain the unrest.