One killed, 10 injured in Brahmanbaria clash

A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria on Saturday.

The deceased is Fayez Mia, 55, a resident of Nimbari village in the upazila.

Mulgram Union Parishad Chairman Moinul Islam said Shakku Mia and Ratan Mia of the village had been at loggerheads over establishing supremacy for long.

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Around 7am, an altercation broke out between supporters of the two rival groups, triggering the clash.

Both groups equipped with lethal weapons attacked each other, leaving Fayez dead and 10 others injured. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital.

On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, said Alamgir Bhuiyan, officer-in-charge of Kasba police station.