A Chhatra Dal activist passed away reportedly due to a cardiac arrest, and 18 others sustained injuries in clashes between BNP-affiliated candidates and individuals who were denied party tickets in various districts.
Violence erupted in Mymensingh’s Gouripur, specifically in the Patbazar area, during a campaign event where supporters of BNP candidate M Iqbal Hossain clashed with those who were not nominated, including Tyabur Rahaman Hiron. Tanzim Ahmed Abid, a 35-year-old supporter of Iqbal and son of Ulama Dal member Md Dewan, collapsed and died on the way to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital during the confrontation.
According to Gouripur Circle Assistant Superintendent of Police Debashish Karmakar, doctors indicated that there were no visible signs of injuries on Abid’s body, suggesting that he may have succumbed to a heart attack. The clash resulted in the vandalism of chairs at the event venue, leading to eight injuries on both sides, although comments from the two BNP leaders were not available.
In Cumilla’s Laksham upazila, a clash between supporters of BNP-nominated candidate Abul Kalam and supporters of Samira Azim Dola, daughter of former lawmaker Anwarul Azim, left at least 10 people injured. The altercation occurred in Chandgaon village during campaign activities and escalated into a confrontation involving Dola and local BNP leader Abdur Rahman Badal.
Additionally, tensions arose in various districts over party nominations:
– In Madaripur, backers of BNP leader Kamal Zaman staged a procession on the Dhaka–Bhanga Expressway on November 4, demanding the reinstatement of his nomination.
– In Brahmanbaria, activists organized a human chain to advocate for the replacement of party nominee Abdul Mannan.
– In Gaibandha, authorities enforced Section 144 to limit gatherings as conflicting BNP factions, represented by nominee Faruk Alam and leader Nahiduzzaman Nishat, faced off.
– In Cox’s Bazar, followers of BNP leader Mohammad Abdullah conducted a torch procession in protest against the nomination of Shahjahan Chowdhury.
– In Chapainawabganj, supporters of Syed Shaheen Shawakat blocked the Shibganj–Sona Masjid road, seeking his nomination.
[Our correspondent in Mymensingh contributed to this report]