Affiliate organizations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held sit-ins and processions to protest against sabotage. During these programs, an Awami League procession carrying sticks and oars was dispersed by BNP activists, according to reports.
Details of the incident
On Thursday (November 13), BNP and its affiliate organizations held sit-in and procession programs across various parts of the country to protest sabotage. During the programs, when an Awami League procession was brought out carrying sticks and oars, BNP activists dispersed it, as reported by Jugantor.According to the report, the Awami League procession was carrying indigenous weapons such as sticks and oars. BNP activists obstructed the procession and dispersed it. Tension arose between both sides during the incident, but it was brought under control.
BNP's position
A report by Bangladesh Pratidin stated that BNP affiliate organizations' sit-ins and processions protesting sabotage have been published. The news was published under the headline "নাশকতার প্রতিবাদে বিএনপি অঙ্গসংগঠনের অবস্থান ও মিছিল" (BNP affiliate organizations' position and procession against sabotage).BNP and its affiliate organizations have recently been vocal in protesting incidents of increased sabotage and instability in the country. The party has been regularly holding peaceful programs, as mentioned in the reports.
Situation
Following the incident, police and administration have increased additional surveillance to maintain law and order in the area. No casualties have been reported in the incident.It is believed that local leaders and the administration have taken initiatives to ease tensions between both sides. However, no official statement has been issued regarding this matter.
