At least five people were injured in a clash between two factions of the BNP in Tazumuddin upazila of Bhola on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in front of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer’s (UNO) office at the Upazila Parishad premises, centering on the distribution of government-allocated rice for fishermen. The injured were first taken to Tazumuddin Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Bhola Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment.

According to the upazila administration, former Chhatra Dal leader Jasim Patwari had lodged a complaint with the UNO alleging irregularities in the rice distribution and demanded proper verification of genuine fishermen. At the same time, Malongchhara Union’s panel chairman Md Ibrahim visited the UNO regarding distribution permission, leading to an argument between the two groups that escalated into violence. Jasim Patwari’s side claimed he was assaulted for protesting irregularities, while Ibrahim denied the allegation and said he was attacked instead.

UNO Mohammad Bani Amin confirmed the incident and said police were instructed to investigate and take necessary action. Local authorities reported that the situation is now under control, though tension remains in the area.