A 27-year-old man was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash between two factions of the Awami League over establishing supremacy in Saltha upazila of Faridpur district on Thursday morning, police said.
The deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam, son of Ishrat Molla of Khardia Thakurpara area.
The clash erupted between the supporters of Rafique Molla, chairman of Jadunandi union, and those of Alamgir Mia, general secretary of union unit Awami League, at Khardia Thakurpara around 8am.
At one stage, both groups equipped with sharp weapons attacked each other, leaving Sirajul dead on the spot, said Mominur Rahman, senior assistant superintendent of Faridpur Police.
On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. The injured are treated at different hospitals in Faridpur, Mominur said.
Source: United News of Bangladesh