Youth killed in clash over football tournament in Habiganj
Published: 09 November 2026, 10:40:02
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Habiganj Correspondent : A young man was killed and several others injured in a clash between supporters of two villages over a night-time football tournament in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj early Monday.
The deceased was identified as Rakib Mia, son of Habibur Rahman and a resident of Kudupur village under Baraiuri Union.
The incident took place around 3am at the playground of Baktarpar High School in the upazila’s Baraiuri Union.
According to local sources, tensions broke out between supporters of Baktarpar and Kudupur villages over a football tournament match. The dispute escalated into a clash, with people from both sides attacking each other with locally made sharp weapons.
Three people from Kudupur village were injured in the incident. Rakib sustained critical injuries and was taken to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, where he died early in the morning while undergoing treatment.
Several others were also injured and received treatment at hospital.
Officer-in-Charge of Baniachong Police Station Sheikh Nazmul Haque confirmed the death on Monday afternoon. He said the process of filing a case was underway and police would take necessary action following an investigation.
