Clash over BNP nomination in Tangail leaves 15 people injured

At least 15 people have been injured in Tangail’s Delduar Upazila as rival factions of the BNP clashed over candidacy.

The confrontation occurred around midday at Elasin Bazar between supporters of the party’s nominated candidate Robiul Awal Lawlu and supporters of Jewel Sarkar, who was denied the nomination, according to Delduar Police chief Shoaib Khan.

BNP activists said Jewel’s supporters had staged a human chain demanding his nomination in Tangail-6 (Nagarpur-Delduar), also praying for Khaleda Zia’s recovery. 

After the demonstration, Jewel’s supporters led a protest march through the market, coinciding with a procession by Lawlu’s supporters. The two processions met head-on, triggering back-and-forth chases and violent clashes.

Police later brought the situation under control, though the area remained tense.

No formal complaints have been filed, officer Shoaib said. He added that if complaints are received, investigations will follow and legal action will be taken.