A violent clash erupted on Thursday morning in the Chandni Housing area of Fatullah, Narayanganj, between two factions of the Jubo Dal over control of the garment wastage (jhoot) business. The confrontation, which began around 10 a.m., involved gunfire and left at least eight people injured, including two who were shot. The gunshot victims, madrasa student Imran, 11, and Rakib, 25, were first taken to Narayanganj 300-bed hospital and later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where Imran’s condition was reported as critical.

Local sources said the conflict stemmed from a dispute over unloading jhoot from a garment factory affiliated with Best Style (Pvt.) Ltd. The groups, led by union Jubo Dal leader Sarzil Ahmed Abhi and Fatullah Thana Jubo Dal convener Masud, had been at odds for several days. Witnesses reported that Abhi’s group fired several blank rounds, causing panic in the area and forcing shops to close.

Police said the situation is now under control, with additional forces deployed. Authorities are working to identify those involved and take legal action.