Violent clash over ‘rules’ of Namaz at Brahmanbaria mosque leaves 15 injured

At least 15 individuals, including three police personnel, sustained injuries during a violent clash that erupted over "rules and regulations" of prayers in Ashuganj upazila of Brahmanbaria on Friday night.

The confrontation between members of the Charchhartala Mollah Bari and Kichhki Bari groups was sparked by a disagreement following the Taraweeh prayers, a key observance during the holy month of Ramadan. A video capturing the tense moments went viral on social media the following day.

At the heart of the conflict was a dispute initiated by Shafiqul Islam of Kichhki Bari, who raised questions regarding the prayer leadership of Mawlana Mohiuddin Mollah, the Imam of Charchhartala Jame Masjid.
This dispute quickly escalated into violence, with participants wielding improvised weapons, according to police and eyewitness accounts.     —UNB