Petrol was poured on a ward office of the BNP’s Ward 8 unit in Jalma Union of Batiaghata, Khulna, and set on fire. In Phultala, in the same district, a fire was lit on the railway line and slogans were chanted.
Five young men were seen setting the fire and leaving at about 6:30am on Tuesday (10 November). Police said this after viewing CCTV footage.
Local BNP leaders and activists allege that the five young men came on three motorcycles, poured petrol on the office, set it alight and quickly left the scene. They also claim the men chanted “Joy Bangla”. Local people later put out the fire. They said petrol bottles were found at the scene.
Local BNP leaders blamed some Awami League leaders and activists for the attack. Md Faruk Talukder, member secretary of the Batiaghata thana BNP, said: “At about 6:30 in the morning a group came on motorcycles, poured petrol on the ward BNP office, set it on fire and fled. A group is deliberately creating anarchy in various places to destabilise the country. Leaders and activists of the banned Chhatra League, Jubo League and Awami League are involved in these incidents.”
SM Mizanur Rahman, officer in charge (OC) of Batiaghata Police Station, said: “Police visited the scene on being informed. CCTV footage shows five young men arriving on three motorcycles, pouring petrol on the office banner, setting it alight and leaving. It is initially believed that those involved came from the city. The matter is being investigated.”
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