An attempt at grassroots canvassing took a violent turn in Sirajganj-4 (Ullapara) on Thursday afternoon, as a verbal dispute between female political activists escalated into a confrontation involving stone-pelting and vehicle vandalism. The clash, which occurred in the village of Tetulia at approximately 3:30 PM, underscores the heightened sensitivities surrounding the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
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The Incident: A Domestic Spark
The conflict was ignited when a group of female activists from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami entered a residence in the Borohar Union to solicit support for their candidate. According to local sources, the household in question was occupied by staunch supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
What began as a standard campaign appeal quickly devolved into a heated argument between the Jamaat workers and the female residents of the house. The altercation rapidly moved from the doorstep to the village streets, drawing in male supporters from both political camps.
Sirajganj-4 Incident Report: 22 January 2026
| Category | Details |
| Primary Location | Tetulia Village, Borohar Union, Ullapara |
| Trigger Event | Solicitation of votes at a rival supporter’s residence |
| Parties Involved | Jamaat-e-Islami (Female & Male) vs. BNP (Local Supporters) |
| Vehicular Damage | 1 Private Car and 1 Motorcycle vandalised |
| Official Response | Intervention by Executive Magistrate and Ullapara Police |
| Casualties | No serious injuries reported; property damage sustained |
Escalation and Police Intervention
As the verbal sparring intensified, news of the dispute reached local Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, who reportedly rushed to Tetulia in a private car and on motorcycles to assist their female colleagues. However, their arrival was met with hostility. BNP supporters allegedly launched a barrage of bricks and stones at the incoming vehicles, shattering the windows of the car and damaging at least one motorcycle.
The situation was brought under control only after the arrival of an Executive Magistrate on election duty and a contingent of police from the Ullapara station. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rupu Kar confirmed that the authorities managed to de-escalate the situation by engaging with leaders from both sides.
Political Context in Ullapara
Ullapara remains a critical electoral battleground. With the Awami League currently absent from the political foreground following the 2024 uprising, the competition for the conservative and nationalist vote has become a direct contest between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Historical data suggests that Sirajganj-4 is a swing constituency; it was held by M. Akbar Ali (BNP) in the 1991 and 2001 elections, but has seen significant shifts in influence over the decades. The recent skirmish highlights the fragile “strategic alliance” between these two parties at the national level, which often fractures into fierce rivalry at the local union level during election season.
The local administration has since reinforced security patrols in the Borohar Union. While neither party has issued an official statement regarding the vandalism, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the volatile nature of the “doorstep democracy” currently unfolding across Bangladesh.