At least 200 van drivers, who took part in the election campaign for Natore-4 AL candidate Siddiqur Rahman Patwari,  blocked Natore-Pabna highway for not getting money allegedly as per a contract.

Van drivers alleged that Lutfor Rahman, the coordinator of the candidate and Ward No. 8 councilor of Bonpara municipality, hired 200 vans for 500 taka each to participate in the campaign of Natore-4 AL candidate Siddiqur Rahman Patwari.

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After the whole day of campaigning, the van drivers were gathered in a school ground in the afternoon to take their wages.

When they were paid Tk100 per driver, they got angry. The agitated van drivers also started beating the councilor and his people.  The councilor and his men, however, managed to save them by entering  a classroom of the school.

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Later, the van drivers blocked the Natore-Pabna highway around 6 pm, halting traffic movement on the road.

On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control after half an hour.

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The situation is now normal, said Sirajul Islam, inspector (Investigation) of Bonpara Police.

Councilor Lutfor said that there were some problems while paying the money but it was resolved later.