Dhaka, April 30 -- Raozan, once notorious as a hub of violence in Chattogram, is again witnessing a string of killings.

After remaining relatively calm for nearly one-and-a-half decades, the Upazila has recorded at least 23 murders over the past 21 months.

Since the political changeover on Aug 5, 2024, 17 of those killed until Sunday had links to politics.

The latest victims were Nasir Uddin, who was shot dead in Shamsher Para of Kodolpur Union on Sunday night, and Kawsar Zaman Babul, who was killed in Jungle Raozan early on Saturday.

Local journalists, citing residents, said both were associated with BNP's affiliate organisation Jatiotabadi Jubo Dal, .

Earlier, Abdul Majid, president of Ward No. 4 Jubo Dal, was gunned down in broad ...