Mahmuda Alam Mitu, a member of parliament from the reserved women's seat and a leader of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), has alleged that she has been receiving direct death threats over the phone and WhatsApp for the past seven days. Mitu, a physician by profession, disclosed the threats in a post on her verified Facebook account on Friday evening.

The disclosure comes a day after an arson attack on the village home of Nusrat Tabassum, another NCP MP from a reserved seat, in Kushtia. Mitu was elected to parliament on the nomination of the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami.

What the Facebook post said

In her Facebook post, Mahmuda Alam wrote, "For the past seven days, I have been receiving death threats directly over the phone and WhatsApp. I have received such threats before as well, but even if I speak out, attempts will likely be made to downplay the matter, just like in Nusrat's case."

Concerns over security

Mahmuda Alam has expressed serious concern over her safety following the threats. Speaking to Prothom Alo on Saturday afternoon, she said, "I am seriously concerned about my own security. Regarding the threats, I will soon [take action]..." — the rest of her statement remained incomplete.

Investigation into Nusrat's house fire

Earlier, an arson attack was carried out on the village home of Nusrat Tabassum, an NCP MP from a reserved seat, in Kushtia. The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed an investigation committee over the incident. Mahmuda Alam's threat disclosure came a day after the arson attack on Nusrat's home.