A local Awami League activist, who sustained injuries during a clash between AL candidate and rivals at Angaria union parishad of Shariatpur Sadar Upazila, died at Bangabanhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Friday morning.
The deceased was identified as Abdur Razzak Molla, 60, a resident of Charjadabpur village of Angaria Union Parishad.
The victim was the supporter of AL candidate Asma Akter.
Md Akter Hossain, acting officer-in-charge of Shariatpur Palong Model Police Station, said that Abdur Razzak sustained injuries during a clash between supporters of the ruling party-backed candidate and his rival on October 7.
He was admitted to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital. Later, he was shifted to Dhaka for better treatment.
A case was filed in this regard and eight accused were arrested, said the OC.