A violent clash erupted between two local factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Hakimpur village of Shailkupa upazila, Jhenaidah, on Wednesday night, March 4, 2026. The confrontation, reportedly over local dominance, left at least 23 people injured and resulted in the vandalism of three homesteads. Police arrived promptly to bring the situation under control and transported the injured to Shailkupa Health Complex and Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital.

According to police, the conflict involved supporters of Bokul Biswas, president of the Hakimpur Union BNP, and Tarun Biswas, president of the Union Swechchhasebak Dal. The dispute had been ongoing over influence in the area and escalated into violence when both sides armed themselves with local weapons. The incident spread panic throughout the village.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the situation is now under control, with additional police deployed to prevent further clashes. Patrols have been intensified to maintain order in the affected area.