At least three people were killed and several others injured in a series of clashes between two rival groups in Netrokona’s Jamati village, triggered by longstanding disputes over land and family matters.

The incident occurred on Saturday night in Mougati Union of Sadar Upazila. Police said the violence stemmed from tensions between two families in the village, escalating after the killing of a local BNP leader.

The deceased have been identified as Dujahan Mia, 48, a ward-level BNP leader and former member of Mougati Union Parishad; Nur Mohammad, 30, son of Abdul Kader; and Rafiq Mia, 46, all residents of Jamati village.

According to police and local sources, Dujahan Mia was returning home from the district BNP conference on Saturday night when he was ambushed and hacked with sharp weapons. Locals rushed him to Netrokona Sadar Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.

Following the killing, Dujahan’s supporters launched a retaliatory attack around 10:30 PM, leaving Nur Mohammad and Rafiq Mia critically injured. Nur Mohammad died shortly after being taken to Sadar Hospital, while Rafiq was referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital in a critical state but later succumbed to his injuries.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kazi Shahnewaz of Netrokona Model Police Station said the bodies had been sent for autopsy. He confirmed that raids were underway to arrest those involved in the violence. Additional police have been deployed in the area to prevent further unrest.

Authorities reported a tense atmosphere in Jamati village following the incident, with law enforcement on high alert to maintain order.

Rainfall is likely across all eight divisions of Bangladesh over the coming days as the monsoon remains active over the country and moderate over the North Bay, according to the Meteorological Department.

In its 120-hour forecast issued on Friday (29 August), the Met office said many areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, and some parts of Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds. Some places may see moderate to heavy rainfall, while both day and night temperatures are expected to drop slightly.

On Saturday (30 August), widespread rain is likely in Rangpur and scattered showers in other divisions, with heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of Rangpur. Daytime temperatures may rise slightly, but nighttime temperatures will remain nearly unchanged.

On Sunday (31 August), many parts of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet may see rain, while scattered showers are expected in other regions. Some areas could experience moderately heavy rainfall, with temperatures likely to rise slightly.

The extended five-day outlook suggests rainfall activity may persist across the country.

A butcher named Mizanur Rahman was brutally murdered in Benapole municipality of Jashore, as assailants slit his throat with his own knife. The incident took place around 3am on Friday (29 August) at his home in Chhoto Achra village.

Mizanur, son of Hanif Sardar, was known for slaughtering cattle and selling meat at Benapole check-post every Friday. On the night of the incident, he left home as usual to slaughter cattle, but when he did not reach his shop, his colleagues searched for him. His wife later found his body in the yard.

Police said he was killed with the knife he used for his work. The body was recovered and sent for autopsy. His family demanded immediate arrest and punishment of the killers. His brother alleged that the murder was pre-planned.

Sub-Inspector Rasheduzzaman of Benapole Port Police Station said efforts are underway to identify the culprits. Police data show that in the past three months, five bodies have been recovered in the area, including two murder and three suicide cases.