National Citizens' Party (NCP) lawmaker Nusrat Tabassum has described a fire that broke out at her ancestral home in Kushtia as "premeditated arson," claiming that a threatening Facebook post appeared just three hours before the incident. She also alleged delays in the police response to the scene.
The fire occurred on Wednesday night (November 12) at a residence in Kushtia. Shah Alam Saban, the caretaker of the house, said he woke up after hearing several loud noises and found the house on fire. He stated that local residents rushed to extinguish the blaze, but by then, all of his family's belongings had been destroyed.
Timeline of Threat and Fire
Nusrat Tabassum alleged that a threatening Facebook post was published three hours before the arson attack. "I have no personal enmity; I consider this political sabotage," she said. She also raised concerns about the delayed response from law enforcement agencies.Political Reaction
Following the incident, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman issued a statement warning the government of a "heavy price" to pay. He called for an impartial investigation and demanded punishment for those responsible for the alleged petrol bomb attack. "Those involved must be identified and brought to justice," he said.No official information has been released regarding any arrests or identification of suspects in connection with the incident. Local administration and police have not yet provided further details about the investigation.
