A long-running land dispute turned deadly in Habiganj’s Lakhai upazila on Friday, leaving one man dead and more than fifty others injured, including women.
The clash took place around noon in the haor area of Faridpur village under Bulla Union. The deceased was identified as Hiraj Mia, son of Hoirat Ali of the same village.
Confirming the incident, Lakhai Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Zahidul Haque said tensions had been simmering for a long time over land ownership.
Police sources said the dispute involved Mokhles Mia of Faridpur village and Alal Mia, a ward member of Abdullahpur Union Parishad in Kishoreganj district. On Friday noon, a heated argument over the disputed land escalated, with supporters from both sides engaging in a violent clash using locally made weapons.
The confrontation lasted for nearly an hour. During the violence, Hiraj Mia—identified as a supporter of Shahab Uddin—was critically injured. He was rushed to Habiganj District Sadar Modern Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Among the injured, Mokhles Mia, Kamal Mia, Rezaul, Aktar Mia, Rakib Mia, Foyzul, Jubaed, Mohiuddin, Harun, Soab Mia, Jisan Mia, Dholai Mia and Nur Islam were admitted to Lakhai Upazila Health Complex. Another four—Tarek Mia, Shifa Akter, Kashem Mia and Khadija Begum—are receiving treatment at the district hospital.
Police rushed to the scene soon after the incident and brought the situation under control. Additional police have been deployed in the area, and the situation is now calm, officials said.
OC Zahidul Haque said legal proceedings are underway and those involved in the clash will be identified and brought to justice.