At least 15 people were injured in a violent clash between two groups in Muradnagar, Cumilla, over the scheduled visit of controversial Islamic speaker Gias Uddin Taheri. The incident took place on Friday afternoon in Ampal village, prompting authorities to deploy additional police forces to maintain order. Local sources reported that religious scholars and residents opposed to Taheri’s visit had announced a protest rally and demonstration on February 21 outside Suruj Fakir’s residence, where Taheri was set to appear. Following Friday prayers, as the protest rally began, supporters of Suruj Fakir allegedly attacked the demonstrators, leading to a full-blown clash between the two sides. Opponents claim their peaceful march was disrupted by violence, while event organizers argue that rumors of an attack on a shrine prompted Taheri’s supporters to intervene, resulting in injuries to 7-8 of their members.