A violent clash erupted on Tuesday morning, November 4, between supporters of BNP’s newly nominated candidate for Magura-2, Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and Juba Dal central leader Rabiul Islam Nayan, leaving at least 15 people injured.
The incident occurred in two phases – in Mobarakpur, Magura, and Chakulia, Narail – and stemmed from a growing rift over party nominations and local influence.
According to police and local sources, tensions have simmered for some time between rival factions in Mobarakpur and Mosakhali of Mohammadpur upazila (Magura) and Chakulia of Lohagara upazila (Narail), with disputes centring on territorial dominance and control over local party structures.
The conflict intensified after the BNP officially declared Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury as its candidate for the Magura-2 constituency on Monday night.
Rabiul Islam Nayan, a prominent Juba Dal figure who reportedly also sought the nomination, was passed over – triggering immediate unrest.
Initial scuffles broke out late Monday night, injuring three people. By Tuesday morning, both sides returned armed with sharp weapons, leading to a more severe confrontation.
At least 15 individuals sustained injuries; 12 were taken to Narail General Hospital, while others received treatment locally.
A doctor on duty at Narail General Hospital confirmed that the injured had undergone initial medical care and that further details would be available after additional assessments.
Mohammadpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge A Rahman acknowledged the clash and confirmed police deployment in the affected areas. Narail Sadar Police Station OC Sajedul Islam added, “We’ve received reports of violence along the Magura-Narail border. Our officers are on high alert to prevent any spillover into Narail Sadar and maintain law and order.”
Local sources identified key figures involved in the feud, including Touhidur of Mosakhali, Kaizar Molya and Nazrul Molya of Mobarakpur, and Alamgir Fakir of Mosakhali—once allies, now divided along factional lines backing either Chowdhury or Nayan.
The incident highlights deepening internal tensions within the BNP’s local leadership ahead of the upcoming elections and raises concerns about political violence in the border regions of Magura and Narail.