Online Desk: A clash broke out between police and BNP activists in the Chandgaon area of Chattogram city this morning after leaders and activists of the opposition party tried to bar voters from casting their votes.

The clash broke out around 9 am, an hour after voting for the 12th parliamentary election began.

However, there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Chandgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jahidul Kabir said that BNP leaders and activists barred voters from casting their votes in Chandgaon area.

On information, police rushed to the spot and chased them. BNP leaders and activists then began hurling brickbats at the police.

Members of law enforcement agencies are currently working to maintain law and order in the area, said OC Jahidul.