BNP Vice Chairman Abdullah Al Noman’s Motorcade Attacked in Khagrachhari

Clash in Khagrachhari as BNP Vice Chairman’s Motorcade Comes Under Attack

A clash erupted in Khagrachhari when the motorcade of BNP Vice Chairman Abdullah Al Noman was attacked while en route to a rally in the district town. The incident occurred in front of the Awami League’s district office, with both parties trading blame over the violence. BNP accused the ruling party of instigating the attack, while the Awami League denied the allegations, claiming that BNP initiated the aggression.

Details of the Attack and Counter-Claims

MN Afsar, the general secretary of the Khagrachhari district BNP, reported that Abdullah Al Noman and his party members were traveling to the district town to join a scheduled program when the ruling party leaders and activists launched a premeditated attack as their motorcade passed by the AL office in the Narkelbagan area. Although Abdullah Al Noman’s vehicle was vandalized, he remained unharmed. Some BNP and Chhatra Dal members sustained injuries and received first aid at a local hospital.

Contradicting the BNP’s account, Nirmalendu Chowdhury, the general secretary of the AL’s district unit and the mayor of Khagrachhari municipality, claimed that their party members, who had gathered for a peace rally against the nationwide activities of BNP-Jamaat, were resting at the party office. According to Chowdhury, stones were thrown at the office from the BNP motorcade, resulting in injuries to four Chhatra League and Jubo League members.

Police Response and Investigation

Khagrachhari’s Superintendent of Police, Naimul Haque, stated that he was unaware of the attack as no formal complaint had been lodged. He assured that the ongoing BNP rally was proceeding peacefully under ample police protection. Haque mentioned that if a complaint were filed, the incident would be thoroughly investigated.

A clash erupted in Khagrachhari when the motorcade of Abdullah Al Noman, BNP Vice Chairman, was attacked while en route to a rally in the district town. The incident unfolded in front of the Awami League’s district office, escalating tensions between the political rivals. Both parties involved in the clash have provided conflicting accounts, blaming each other for initiating the violence.

MN Afsar, the general secretary of the Khagrachhari district BNP, shed light on the incident, stating that Abdullah Al Noman and fellow party members were en route to the district town to participate in a scheduled program. As the BNP motorcade crossed the AL office in the Narkelbagan area, ruling party leaders and activists allegedly launched a premeditated attack. Abdullah Al Noman’s vehicle bore the brunt of the violence, sustaining damage, but he himself remained unharmed. Several BNP and Chhatra Dal members suffered injuries during the clash and were promptly provided first aid at a local hospital.

Offering a contradictory narrative, Nirmalendu Chowdhury, the general secretary of the AL’s district unit and the mayor of Khagrachhari municipality, refuted the BNP’s claims. According to Chowdhury, AL members had gathered at the party office to hold a peaceful rally in protest against the activities of BNP-Jamaat across the country. Allegedly, stones were thrown at the AL office from the passing BNP motorcade, resulting in injuries to four Chhatra League and Jubo League members.

The superintendent of Khagrachhari police, Naimul Haque, stated that no official complaint had been filed regarding the incident, rendering him unaware of the attack. However, Haque assured that the BNP rally was progressing peacefully under the watchful eye of ample police protection. He emphasized that if a complaint were lodged, the police would promptly investigate the matter to ascertain the facts.

The clash in Khagrachhari highlights the persistent political tensions in the region, with rival parties engaging in blame games over acts of violence. It underscores the need for peaceful dialogue and effective conflict resolution mechanisms to foster a harmonious political environment in Bangladesh.