Archive · 28 Nov 2025
25 Injured in Bangladesh Poll Clash
In Bangladesh, a fight happened between workers of two political parties, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, during an election campaign.
At least 25 people got hurt.
Both sides blame each other for starting the fight.
The Jamaat candidate was campaigning when BNP supporters stopped him.
Later, there was another fight with shots fired and motorcycles damaged.
Both sides say the other side started it.
This happened in a village in the Pabna district.
Bangladesh has been having more political fights recently before the next election in 2026.
At least 25 people were injured in a clash between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers in Pabna district.
The violence erupted during electoral outreach in Char Gargari village, with both sides blaming each other.
Jamaat candidate Abu Taleb Mondal alleged that BNP supporters attacked them and opened fire, vandalizing several motorcycles.
BNP candidate Habibur Rahman claimed that Jamaat supporters fired shots and assaulted BNP activists after being objected to their campaigning.
The incident is part of escalating political violence in Bangladesh ahead of the February 2026 election.
- Who
- Workers of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami
- What
- Violent clash during electoral outreach
- When
- November 28
- Where
- Char Gargari village, Sahapur Union, Pabna district, Bangladesh
- Why
- Dispute over campaign outreach and allegations of vote manipulation
- Location
- Char Gargari village, Sahapur Union, Pabna district, Bangladesh
- Injured
- At least 25
- Parties Involved
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami
- Date
- November 28
- Key Figures
- Abu Taleb Mondal (Jamaat candidate), Habibur Rahman (BNP candidate)
- Allegations
- Both sides blame each other for initiating the violence
- Context
- Escalating political violence ahead of the February 2026 election