A celebratory rally organized by the newly formed Chattogram South District unit of the BNP’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, was disrupted on Friday evening after clashes broke out between two internal factions. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. at Shantirhat on the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Highway, leaving four activists injured. Police intervened to bring the situation under control.

According to local and party sources, the central Chhatra Dal announced a 72-member committee for the district on May 13, including 12 members from Patiya upazila. However, a large group of activists who were denied positions expressed anger, leading to tensions. Most new appointees were followers of district convener Robiul Hossain Robi, while the excluded members were aligned with joint convener S.M. Nayon. When Robi’s supporters gathered for the rally, Nayon’s followers reportedly obstructed it, triggering a scuffle.

Police confirmed that the situation was later calmed and no formal complaints were filed. The injured activists received treatment at a local hospital.