Clash Between Two BNP Factions Over Iftar Mahfil in Mymensingh: Section 144 Imposed

Local Correspondent

In Nandail, Mymensingh, a clash broke out between supporters of two factions of the BNP over the organization of an Iftar mahfil, leaving at least 10 people injured. In light of the tense situation, the upazila administration has imposed Section 144.

On Wednesday afternoon, Yasir Khan, the convener of the upazila BNP, and his supporters announced an Iftar party at the Shaheed Smriti Ideal Degree College ground. At the same time, BNP leader Azizul Haque Pikul’s faction also planned to organize an Iftar mahfil at the same location.

A dispute arose between the two factions, escalating tensions.

In the evening, clashes broke out between the two groups in the Nandail New Market area. The incident involved brick-throwing, chases, and even cocktail explosions.

Among the injured were former president of the upazila Chhatra Dal, Mofizur Rahman Ratan, former general secretary of the Jubo Dal, Akram Hossain Ferdous, and Jubo Dal leader Abu Huraira, along with 10-12 others.

Laden Mia, a Jubo Dal leader who was seriously injured, was taken to Kishoreganj’s Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Hospital.

During the clash, vehicular movement on the Mymensingh-Kishoreganj highway came to a halt.

As the situation grew tense, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Assistant Commissioner (Land), Additional Police Superintendent, and local police arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control. Subsequently, Section 144 was imposed, and the situation returned to normal.

Additional Police Superintendent Debashish Karmakar stated that the situation remains calm following the enforcement of Section 144, and police are on high alert in the area.