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A violent clash between two rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Bogura union of Jhenaidah has resulted in the death of a 65-year-old van driver, Eken Molla. Molla succumbed to his critical injuries while being transported for advanced treatment on the night of June 29.

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The clash between the two rival groups took place on the morning of June 27.

The conflict erupted on the morning of June 27, stemming from a long-standing power struggle between supporters of Bogura union BNP President Abdur Awal and General Secretary Jamir Hossain. The dispute escalated after police arrested Ena Sheikh, a supporter of Jamir Hossain, on charges of possessing yaba tablets. Molla, identified as a supporter of Jamir Hossain, was injured during the subsequent violence.

According to local residents and Advocate Humayun Babar Firoz, general secretary of Shailkupa upazila BNP, the clash was fueled by the rivalry between the two factions seeking dominance in local politics ahead of upcoming Union Parishad elections. The violence reportedly involved supporters of Jamir Hossain attacking Matiar, a supporter of Abdur Awal, who they accused of tipping off the police. In retaliation, Awal's supporters allegedly attacked Jamir's office. The conflict continued with supporters of Jamir Hossain reportedly attacking Awal's supporters and their homes with locally made weapons on Saturday morning, resulting in the vandalism of at least six houses.

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Both rival groups are affiliated with the BNP. He said the clash stemmed from a power struggle between the two factions as they sought to strengthen their respective positions ahead of the upcoming Union Parishad elections.

Shailkupa Police Station Officer-in-Charge Humayun Kabir Molla confirmed that police are in the process of filing a case and have deployed additional officers to the area to prevent further unrest. The BNP has reportedly warned both factions that individuals involved in violence or illegal activities will not receive party support in the upcoming elections.

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The party had already informed both groups that anyone involved in violence or illegal activities would not receive BNP's support in the Union Parishad elections.