At least 10 people were injured in a clash between two groups in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria on Thursday night over the storage of sacrificial animal hides.
Police said the incident took place in Durgapur village, where tensions escalated after blood from hides spilled in front of a shop.
Among the injured, two men, Nayan and Rubel, are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
According to locals and police sources, the dispute began on Thursday afternoon when Kamal and Zainal of the Shariatullah group placed animal hides in front of Mon Mia’s shop in Bagharbari.
Blood from the hides spread across the shopfront, prompting protests from Akhtar Mia of the Bagharbari group. The argument quickly turned into scuffles.
Later that night, members of both groups armed with local weapons clashed again. The violence lasted for nearly an hour, with participants using torchlights to fight in the dark.
Ashuganj Police Station’s Officer‑in‑charge AKM Shafiqul Alam Chowdhury said, “Police rushed to the spot after receiving reports of the clash and brought the situation under control. No group has filed a written complaint yet. Necessary legal measures are underway.”
