One dead, 15 injured in Bangladesh village clash

A violent clash between residents of Jagatkura and Golpencha villages in Tangail, Bangladesh, resulted in the death of a 65-year-old man and injuries to at least 15 others. The deceased, identified as Kalam Talukder, was a resident of Jagatkura village. The conflict erupted over a dispute linked to leftover food from a shop, which had previously led to clashes and vandalism on April 22.

The violence flared up again this afternoon, with several houses in Golpencha village being vandalized and set on fire. Kalam Talukder and others were injured during the confrontation and were taken to Bhuiyanpur Upazila Health Complex. Doctors pronounced Kalam dead at the facility. The other injured individuals were transferred to Tangail General Hospital for further treatment.

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The deceased was identified as Kalam Talukder, a resident of Jagatkura village.

According to Kazi Shahnewaz, additional superintendent of police in Tangail, the situation has since been brought under control. Approximately 500 police personnel have been deployed to the affected area to maintain order. Md Anwar Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Gopalpur Police Station, confirmed that the area is now calm.

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the situation is now under control.