Mahmud says that the BSF has increased its use of 'non-lethal weapons', preventing the death toll from being much higher
Violence began after the home of Shahidul Islam, chairman of Atghar Union, and his supporters were attacked on early Sunday.
One Zia Sheikh, 35, was died during the clashes and another 25 were injured, said District Superintendent of Police Subhash Chandra Saha.
The body has been sent for autopsy. The injured were being treated at the Faridpur Medical College Hospital.
Zia Sheikh, he said, was hacked to death by the attackers who vandalized his home.