At least fifteen people were injured on Monday afternoon in Rupganj, Narayanganj, when two rival groups of the Volunteer League clashed over local dominance. The confrontation involved chasing, counter-chasing, and blank gunfire. Several houses and businesses were attacked, vandalized, and looted during the violence. Police later deployed additional forces to restore order in the area.

According to local residents and police, the clash broke out between supporters of Billal Hossain, the district Volunteer League’s assistant secretary for information and research, and supporters of Amin Hossain from Kayetpara Ward. Billal Hossain filed a written complaint with Rupganj Police Station following the incident. The groups reportedly used sharp weapons, sticks, and firearms during the confrontation.

Rupganj Volunteer League convener Rafiqul Islam accused Billal Hossain’s group of launching a planned attack and firing shots. Officer-in-Charge AHM Salauddin said police quickly brought the situation under control and that a proper investigation would follow based on the complaint.