Patuakhali, Feb. 8 -- At least 20 people were injured on Sunday in a clash between activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami during rival processions in Chandradwip Union of Bauphal upazila under Patuakhali-2 constituency.

According to local sources, the violence erupted in the afternoon at Bhandaria Bazar when face-to-face processions of BNP and Jamaat supporters confronted each other, triggering a clash.

Around 20 people from both sides were injured on the spot.

The injured were admitted to Bauphal Upazila Health Complex for treatment. Chandradwip is a river- and sea-surrounded isolated area where supporters of BNP and Jamaat have frequently been involved in minor disputes over election campaigning in recent days. Sunday's clash reportedl...