Clashes between two factions of the BNP over establishing dominance ahead of the union parishad elections have left 10 people injured, including five with bullet wounds, in Mollakandi Union of Munshiganj Sadar.
Several crude bombs were also exploded during the clashes.
The incident took place in Noada, Rajarchar, Kangshapura and Notun Amghata villages between 11:30pm on Wednesday and 7am on Thursday.
The two groups were supporters of Mollakandi Union BNP Vice-President Awlad Molla and BNP activist Rahim Molla, who lives in France.
The five bullet-hit victims were identified as Didar Dhali, 47, Borhan Sikder, 49, Didar Sardar, 45, Rakib Sardar, 25, and Imran Hossain, 48. They received initial treatment at Munshiganj General Hospital before being referred to Dhaka. The other injured people received treatment.
Attempts to contact Awlad Molla by phone and Rahim Molla via WhatsApp for comments went unanswered.
Munshiganj Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Taslim Uddin said the two factions clashed ahead of the union parishad elections.
"Police rushed to the scene after receiving information, but several crude bombs were thrown at their pickup van. The situation is under control. The area is now peaceful," he said.
