The curfew has been imposed to maintain law and order in the district following Wednesday’s violent clashes that left five people dead and over 50 injured. 

The curfew was in effect from 6 pm on Thursday until 11 am on Friday and then again from 2 pm onwards until further notice, according to a statement from the Home Ministry. 

Although the curfew will be relaxed for three hours, the administration did not specify the reason, though it is believed to be in consideration of Jumma prayers. 

Earlier, on Wednesday, the administration slapped the 22-hour curfew beginning at 8 pm considering the deteriorating law and order situation in the district. 

Earlier, case filed naming 75 and 400 unidentified individuals for creating violence in Gopalganj.