A student activist, Saiful Islam Bari, was fatally stabbed and another seriously injured during clashes between supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its youth wing, the Jubo Dal, and the Islami Chhatra Shibir (student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami) in Gaibandha’s Saghatta Upazila on Sunday afternoon. The violence erupted over a dispute regarding the formation of a managing committee for a local primary school. The incident occurred at Bonarpara intersection, leading to heightened tensions in the area. Authorities have not yet reported any arrests following the attack. The injured, identified as Salahuddin, is receiving medical treatment for his wounds. This incident highlights ongoing political friction at the local level in Bangladesh. Further investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death and injuries.
