At least 15 people have been injured during clashes between supporters of Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and BNP activists in Cumilla’s Muradnagar Upazila. At the same time, BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad’s supporters in the BNP student front Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal had also called a protest at the same venue. Protesters from Asif Mahmud’s side said 10–12 of their supporters were injured in the clashes, claiming that up to 50 civilians had been hurt. They alleged that BNP activists threw bricks unprovoked, despite their own protest being permitted by authorities. The police failed to protect us.”In contrast, Muradnagar BNP convener Mohiuddin Anjan claimed, “Our Chhatra Dal programme was peaceful and pre-announced.

Source: bd News24 July 30, 2025 16:02 UTC