At least five people were injured and four motorcycles were vandalised after a clash erupted during a celebration procession by the newly formed Dumki উপজেলা Jubo Dal committee in Patuakhali. The incident occurred around 5:30pm on Friday when the procession, led by the new committee’s president and general secretary, reached the front of the উপজেলা main gate from the Pagla area.

More than a hundred deprived leaders and activists, led by former convener Jasim Uddin and joint convener Zakir Hawlader, allegedly attacked the procession from the opposite direction. The two sides then engaged in repeated clashes. Police arrived and tried to control the situation, though sporadic attacks continued. Syed Riyad, 31, Shakil Jomaddar, 27, and Abdul Wahab, 32, were admitted to the উপজেলা Health Complex with serious injuries.

Previously, the deprived group held broom processions and demonstrations demanding cancellation of the partial committee, which they described as a “pocket committee.” New president Zakir Alam Milon alleged district BNP influence behind the attack. Police said the situation is now under control, while organisational sources said a full committee would be announced soon.