At least 35 people were injured in a series of violent clashes between rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) during campaign activities in Gazipur-1 constituency on Sunday evening. The incidents occurred in three separate areas—Rakhaliychala, Chandra Polli Bidyut, and Matikata Rail Crossing—where motorcycles were also set on fire. Injured supporters were admitted to local clinics and health complexes.

According to witnesses and party sources, the violence broke out when supporters of BNP-nominated candidate and former mayor Mojibur Rahman were allegedly attacked by followers of Barrister Ishraq Ahmed Siddiqi, who was denied nomination. Mojibur Rahman accused Ishraq’s supporters of launching an unprovoked assault and burning 11 motorcycles. However, Ishraq’s local coordinator Nurul Islam Sikder denied the allegations, claiming Rahman’s men initiated the attack.

The clashes have heightened tensions within the BNP ahead of the upcoming 13th national election, raising concerns about internal divisions and security risks during the campaign period.