Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- Supporters backing leaders who failed to win BNP nominations in three Rajshahi constituencies have held protests, calling on the party to revise its candidate list.

As a result, BNP candidates in Rajshahi-1, Rajshahi-3 and Rajshahi-5 are struggling to campaign amid what party leaders describe as "non-cooperation" from a section of their own activists.

In several instances, clashes have broken out, leaving people injured.

The BNP announced its list of potential candidates for 237 constituencies on Nov 3.

Since then, supporters of aspirants who were left off the list have staged torch processions, blocked highways and held demonstrations -- including protesting while lying on roads wearing burial shrouds -- demanding c...