Md. Roni Ahmed Raju, Magura Correspondent:

A clash broke out between two factions of the BNP in the Shalikha Upazila of Magura. During the incident, journalist Jasim Uddin—who works for the newspapers Dainik Gramer Kagoj and Dainik Protidin-er Kagoj—was attacked while attempting to record the clash. The incident has sparked outrage among local journalists.
The event took place around 5:00 PM on Thursday (October 15) in the Shatkhali Notun Bazar area of ​​the Upazila.

According to eyewitnesses, a dispute between the two sides initially led to a verbal altercation, which eventually escalated into a physical clash. Journalist Jasim Uddin was attacked while performing his professional duties—specifically, while trying to record the clash on his mobile phone. He sustained serious injuries and was subsequently admitted to Shalikha Hospital.

The injured journalist, Jasim Uddin, stated that while he was returning home from the Upazila by motorcycle around 5:00 PM on Thursday, he encountered a heated argument between two BNP factions in the Shatkhali Notun Bazar area. According to him, one faction was led by Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury, while the other was led by Rabiul Islam Noyon, the Joint General Secretary of the central Jubo Dal.

He explained that he parked his motorcycle on the roadside to observe the situation. As the clash erupted, he attempted to record the events on his mobile phone as part of his professional duties. He alleges that Mostafizur Rahman Mostak—a former Vice-President of the district-level BNP Swechasebak Dal—along with his associates, attacked him.

Regarding the incident, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shalikha Police Station, Ashikur Rahman, stated, "I cannot provide a statement on video regarding this matter. Once a formal complaint is received, an investigation will be conducted, and legal action will be taken."

Journalists working in Shalikha have demanded that legal action be taken against those involved in the attack, following a proper investigation. They have also called for ensuring the safety of journalists while they carry out their professional duties.