At least 16 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami were injured in an alleged attack by local BNP members in Mirpur’s 60 Feet area of Dhaka on Tuesday evening, January 20. The incident took place in front of Pirerbag Al Mobarak Mosque after the Maghrib prayer. Witnesses said that local BNP activists attacked female members of Jamaat, leading to injuries among at least 16 Jamaat members. Some individuals were reportedly confined inside the mosque during the clash.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Mirpur Zone) Moinul Haque confirmed the incident and said police reached the spot after receiving information. Jamaat activists alleged that BNP members continued aggressive behavior even in front of the police. The situation was brought under control after army personnel arrived, following which local BNP leaders expressed regret over the incident.

Later that night, around 8 p.m., hundreds of Jamaat and Islami Chhatra Shibir activists staged a protest demanding the arrest of those responsible for the attack.