A clash between two BNP factions in Bauphal, Patuakhali, over territorial dominance left 20 injured, including the municipal Chhatra Dal convener. Four motorcycles were damaged, and ten people were hospitalized. The violence erupted ahead of a rally by former BNP MP Shahidul Alam Talukdar, as Chhatra Dal activists distributed leaflets. They were allegedly attacked by a group led by Nazirpur BNP leader Enayet Hossain, who denied involvement. Police stated legal action will follow if a formal complaint is filed.