Section 144 imposed over rival BNP factions’ rally in Alfadanga
Mahbub Piyal, Faridpur
Tension arose in Alfadanga, Faridpur as two rival factions of the BNP called for rallies at the same venue. Supporters of both factions held separate demonstrations throughout the day. To maintain order in the area, the local administration imposed Section 144 and deployed additional police forces.
The order was enforced from 10:30 AM to evening in Alfadanga municipality town area on Monday.
According to local residents and the upazila administration, two active factions of the BNP are present in Alfadanga. Recently, centering a public rally, both factions called for meetings at the same location in the Chourasta area of the municipality on Monday morning. As supporters from both sides began to gather, the police intervened and dispersed them. When tensions escalated, Alfadanga Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) A.K.M. Rahanur Rahman imposed Section 144 in the Alfadanga market and surrounding areas.
Regarding the matter, former Organizing Secretary of the Upazila BNP, Khoshbur Rahman Khokon, stated that a few days earlier, central Krishak Dal Vice President Khandakar Nasirul Islam arranged a rally in Alfadanga chaired by an Awami League leader. In protest, a human chain and demonstration were organized. Some individuals from Nasirul's side tried to obstruct the protest program.
In response, former MP of Faridpur-1 and Central Krishak Dal Vice President Khandakar Nasirul Islam said that the local BNP organized the rally. When the administration prohibited it, the program was suspended. He also claimed that Khoshbur Rahman Khokon is not affiliated with the BNP.
Imrul Hasan, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Madhukhali Circle), stated that no untoward incident occurred. Additional police forces were deployed to maintain law and order in the area, and the situation is currently under control.
Alfadanga Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) A.K.M. Rahanur Rahman said, to keep the situation under control, Section 144 was imposed in the Alfadanga municipal town from morning till evening. All types of gatherings and rallies in the area were declared prohibited.
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