A violent clash erupted among residents of four villages in Bhanga upazila on Friday evening over a football game announcement, lasting around two and a half hours and leaving at least 30 people injured.

The injured have been receiving treatment at Bhanga Upazila Health Complex and locally.

The incident occurred from evening until around 7:30 pm at Munsurabad Bus Stand along the Faridpur-Bhanga-Khulna highway. Among the injured, Jinnat Mia, president of Munsurabad Market Merchants Association, sustained serious injuries. Police from Bhanga Thana arrived at the scene to try to control the situation, but the clash continued for over two hours. Later, with help from local leaders and police, villagers returned to their homes, though tension still remains across the area.

According to local sources and police, the clash originated two days ago when Rahat, a teenager from Munsurabad village, faced assault and humiliation from residents of neighboring Khapura, Singardak, and Majhikanda villages while promoting a football match through loudspeakers. On Friday evening, in retaliation, opponents attacked Jinnat Mia, leaving him injured.

Following the attack, Munsurabad villagers confronted residents from the three neighboring villages at Munsurabad Bus Stand armed with local weapons, shields, and sticks, while their opponents positioned themselves near Hamirdi Union Parishad. A prolonged exchange of brick-throwing, chasing, and counter-chasing ensued. Several shops were looted and vandalized during the violence. As night fell, torches were used during the confrontation.

Bhanga Police Station SI Mamun said, We arrived at the scene promptly to control the situation. With the help of local leaders, we managed to pull both sides back and deployed police along the highway to prevent any further incidents.