Security personnel block a road near the site of a police operation on militants on the outskirts Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 26, 2016. (Representational Photo, Credit: Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)
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Firstpost26-01-2026, 15:00

Bangladesh Election Violence: Dozens Injured in BNP, Rebels, Jamaat Clashes

  • Dozens injured in clashes between BNP, NCP, and Jamaat-e-Islami supporters ahead of Bangladesh elections.
  • Violence reported in Mymensingh, Lalmonirhat, Chuadanga, and Dhaka during election canvassing.
  • In Mymensingh, 20 injured as BNP and rebel candidate supporters clashed, leading to vandalism and arson of party offices.
  • Lalmonirhat saw 11 injured in clashes between BNP and Jamaat supporters, while Chuadanga reported 9 injuries.
  • NCP candidate Ariful Islam Adeeb attacked in Dhaka, with two alliance members injured; BNP leaders blamed.

Why It Matters: Pre-election violence in Bangladesh leaves dozens injured as political factions clash across multiple cities.

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