Jhenaidah, Mar 14 (V7N) — Taru Munsi, 44, a local leader of the Krishok Dal, has died from injuries sustained during a violent clash between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Jhenaidah. Munsi was the organizational secretary of Krishok Dal for Ward No. 8 of Ganna Union in Sadar Upazila and the son of the late Munsur Ali Munsi of Madhabpur village.

The incident occurred on Friday (Mar 13) morning when female activists of Jamaat held a training program at the residence of local resident Ohidul in Madhabpur village, which was scheduled to conclude with an Iftar gathering. Upon learning about the training session around 11:00 am, Taru Munsi, along with his son Shipon Munsi and several other Krishok Dal members, attempted to stop the program.

A violent confrontation ensued between BNP and Jamaat activists, leaving several individuals injured, including Taru Munsi, his son Shipon, Hosen Ali, Shahidul Islam, Nayeb Ali, Abdul Khalek, and Akbar Ali. Due to the severity of his injuries, Taru Munsi was initially admitted to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital and later referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

According to Sakib Ahmed Bappy, co-secretary of Jhenaidah BNP, Taru Munsi succumbed to head injuries while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical around 8:30 pm on Friday. His death has sparked outrage among local party members.

Dr. Habibur Rahman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami in Sadar Upazila, stated that BNP activists attacked the women’s training session without provocation, leading to the clash. He added that local Jamaat leaders have instructed members to maintain peace in the area.

Munsi Kamal Azad Pannu, president of Sadar Upazila BNP, claimed that Jamaat female activists had forcibly involved women from BNP families in the training program. When local BNP activists confronted them, an altercation escalated into violence. He called for the strict punishment and arrest of those responsible for the attack.

Sheikh Billal Hossain, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) of Jhenaidah District, confirmed the death and said that police, RAB, and army units have been deployed to maintain law and order. Arrest operations are ongoing, though no formal cases or complaints have been filed yet.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further unrest, and the area remains under strict security supervision.

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