Clashes, arson and vandalism erupt in Faridpur over BNP nominationViolence has erupted between supporters of two BNP leaders in Boalmari Upazila of Faridpur over the parliamentary polls nomination, leaving at least 20 people, including police, injured. Witnesses said the incident involved supporters of Krishak Dal vice-president Khandaker Nasirul Islam and former Boalmari Upazila BNP Joint Secretary Shamsuddin Mia Jhunu. Both are contenders for the BNP nomination in Faridpur-1, which covers Boalmari, Alfadanga and Madhukhali. They added that around 3pm Shamsuddin’s supporters gathered near Kazi Sirajul Islam Mohila College while Nasirul’s supporters assembled about a kilometre away near WAPDA intersection. By 4pm Nasirul’s supporters marched towards WAPDA intersection while Shamsuddin’s supporters moved towards the college.

Source: bd News24 November 07, 2025 14:39 UTC