An imam in Chandina, Cumilla, was allegedly assaulted after delivering a sermon against bribery and usury during Friday prayers. The attack reportedly took place at Baniyachang village mosque, involving two teachers. Following the incident, the imam’s supporters vandalized several houses in retaliation. Injured imam Md. Hasan Murad stated that he preaches Sunni beliefs and condemns corruption, which some individuals found unacceptable. He accused local UP member Nurul Islam Master, his brother Zakir, and others of orchestrating the attack.