At least thirteen people were injured on Friday in separate incidents of violence linked to election campaigning across Bangladesh. In Barishal’s Gouranadi upazila, four supporters of BNP’s rebel independent candidate Engineer Abdus Sobhan were hurt in two attacks allegedly carried out by supporters of BNP’s nominated candidate Zahir Uddin Swapon. Police said the clashes began after disputes over campaign slogans, and the situation was later brought under control.

In Munshiganj’s Gazaria upazila, seven people were injured when supporters of independent candidate Md. Mohiuddin clashed with those of BNP candidate Kamruzzaman Ratan during a rally. Both candidates condemned the incident, while police confirmed they were investigating. In Shariatpur’s Damudya upazila, two people were injured in a scuffle between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami supporters in Char Dhankathi area during campaign activities.

The incidents occurred as political tensions rose nationwide with the intensification of campaigning for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, prompting police deployment in affected areas to maintain order.