The Hathazari Upazila administration in Chattogram has imposed Section 144 following violent clashes between madrasa students and Sunni groups. According to a Saturday order from the UNO, Section 144 will be in effect from 10:00 PM today until 3:00 PM Sunday, covering the areas from Mirer Hat to the Eleven-Mile Substation and from the Upazila Gate to the Agriculture Training Institute, along with adjacent areas.

During this period, gatherings or movement of five or more individuals are strictly prohibited. The unrest erupted after a young man, identified as Arian Ibrahim, allegedly made offensive gestures in front of Hathazari Madrasa, took photos, and posted them on Facebook. The incident sparked outrage in the Qawmi madrasa community.

Police arrested Arian Ibrahim around 7:30 PM, after which he issued a video apology for his actions. The situation escalated further when madrasa students and locals protested in Hathazari town in the evening, resulting in damage to a bus and suspension of traffic. Tensions between madrasa students and Sunni groups later escalated into a clash, leaving several people injured.