At least 20 people were injured in a series of clashes between two factions of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in Dhamrai, Dhaka, on Friday, April 10. The violence broke out around 4 p.m. at Haji Kamrul Super Market in the Kalampur bus station area during the inauguration of the NCP’s temporary office for Dhaka North District and Dhamrai Upazila.

According to local sources, the conflict began when NCP members who were denied party positions protested against the current committee during speeches following the office inauguration. The argument escalated into physical clashes between the two groups. Nabila Tasnid, convener of NCP Dhaka North District, alleged that a faction opposed to the new office attacked to protect their personal interests. Meanwhile, Israfill Islam Khokon, chief coordinator of NCP Dhamrai Upazila, said their existing committee had been active and already had an office, questioning the need for a new one.

The incident has raised concerns about internal divisions within the NCP’s local leadership in Dhamrai.