BNP-Jamaat members severely attacked many persons in front of the Awami League office. Several persons were observed being violently thrashed in front of the Awami League’s headquarters on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital. Some of their clothing had been damaged or removed. This incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. today, Sunday.
BNP-Jamaat members severely attacked
BNP-Jamaat members severely attacked. A crowd attacked them, yelling slogans like “Zia’s soldiers, unite” and “Catch each League member, slaughter them one by one.” Police were present as one individual was being beaten. Some of those who had been beaten were later seen being led away by police.
During the anti-Ershad campaign, Jubo League activist Noor Hossain marched through the streets with the phrase “Down with autocracy, let democracy be freed” inscribed across his chest and back. He was slain by police gunfire that day. This incident occurred in 1987. Today, on Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, the Awami League has scheduled a protest gathering for 3 p.m. at Noor Hossain Square at Zero Point in Dhaka. Tensions rose after the party publicized the scheme in a Facebook post.
Shafiqul Alam, Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary, tweeted on Facebook yesterday, Saturday, highlighting the interim government’s stern position against the program. Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan also issued a strong warning in a Facebook post, stating that the Awami League will not be allowed to stage any rally, assembly, or program on the streets.
BNP-Jamaat members severely attacked
