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At least 30 people were injured in a clash between supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur on Wednesday afternoon. At least six motorcycles and over a hundred of chairs were vandalised  and set on fire during the clash that began at 3 pm. The clash broke out during a manifesto-reading programme organised by the upazila administration for rival candidates of Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhenaigati) constituency at the Mini Stadium ground in Jhenaigati. Leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP blamed each other for the violence. Read More: BNP, independent candidate supporters clash in Mymensingh; 20 injured Some of them were admitted to Jhenaigati Upazila Health Complex while others received treatment at different clinics in Sherpur Sadar. Witnesses said the clash erupted over seating arrangements during the manifesto-reading ceremony. At one stage, the venue turned into a battlefield with chairs being hurled and several motorcycles vandalised and set ablaze. Besides, attempts to contact the Upazila Nirbahi Officer and the Officer-in-Charge of Jhenaigati Police Station were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, members of the army were deployed in the area to prevent any untoward incident. BNP candidate Mahmudul Haque Rubel held a press conference in Jhenaigati in the evening condemning the incident and demanding punishment of those responsible.

At least 25 people were injured and several motorcycles vandalised in a clash between BNP and Jamaat activists in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat-1 constituency on Sunday, officials and locals said. The clash took place in the Kasaitari area of Tongbhanga union in the afternoon during campaigning for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Police and locals said female activists of Jamaat candidate Anwarul Islam Raju were campaigning for the scale symbol in the area when they visited the house of a BNP worker, Barrister Hasan Rajib Pradhan, and were reportedly stopped. A dispute ensued, which escalated into a clash. Both sides allegedly attacked each other with bricks and sticks, leaving at least 25 people injured and vandalising four to five motorcycles. Quilt makers race against time as bone-chilling cold grips Lalmonirhat Hatibandha Police Station, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel rushed to control the situation. Returning Officer Deputy Commissioner HM Rakib Haider and Lalmonirhat Superintendent of Police Asaduzzaman also visited the site after receiving news of the incident and assured legal action. Jamaat candidate Anwarul Islam Raju alleged that his female workers were campaigning peacefully when BNP supporters locked them in houses and beat them. “When our leaders and activists went to rescue the trapped workers, they were also beaten,” he added. He mentioned that ten of his workers were injured, and several motorcycles vandalised. “We will take legal action,” he said. BNP candidate Barrister Hasan Rajib Pradhan denied the allegations, saying 15 of his workers were injured and claiming that Jamaat activists initiated the attack. “The opponent is trying to spoil the election atmosphere,” he alleged. Despite ample supply, winter vegetables costly in Lalmonirhat Hatibandha Police Station OC Shahin Mohammad Aman Ullah said the clash was due to a campaign-related dispute and the situation was now under control. “So far, no written complaint has been filed by either side,” he said. Lalmonirhat Police Superintendent Asaduzzaman said several people from both sides were injured in the brickbat attacks and legal action is being taken.

At least nine supporters of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami candidates were injured following a clash between the groups in Ullapara on the first day of campaigning on Thursday (January 22, 2026). The identities of the injured could not be immediately confirmed, said Rupkar, Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) of Ullapara Model Police Station. Read more: BNP leader shot and injured in Keraniganj OC Rupkar said both sides were campaigning in Tetulia village under the Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) constituency when a verbal argument escalated into a physical clash. Supporters from both sides reportedly chased each other, and private cars and motorcycles belonging to Jamaat supporters were vandalised. Police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Patrolling has been strengthened in the area to prevent further clashes. Legal action will be taken if any formal complaints are filed regarding the incident, added the OC. Read more: No loan defaulter to be allowed to rule Bangladesh: Nahid