A BNP leader in Badarganj, Rangpur, resigned from the party in an unusual public act, bathing in milk before announcing his decision on Tuesday.

The incident took place in the afternoon at Mondolhat Bazar in Lohanipara Union.

The leader, Golam Rabbani, was serving as the president of BNP’s Ward No. 2 in Badarganj Upazila.

He said he decided to resign due to frustration over corruption and other issues among some union-level BNP leaders. He had previously submitted his resignation formally to the union BNP president.

Rabbani told reporters, “I joined BNP politics inspired by the ideals of the late President Ziaur Rahman. But due to the corruption of some union BNP leaders, I became a target of criticism in the community and even faced pressure from my family. That forced me to resign from the party.”

Asked whether he would join another party, he said, “I have only resigned from BNP. If I like another party’s ideals, I may join them in the future.”

Locals at the scene witnessed the unusual resignation, which has sparked discussions and reactions across political circles.

It is reported that on April 30 last year, Golam Rabbani was elected president of Ward No. 2 in Lohanipara Union through a direct vote by party members, with Ashraful Islam as general secretary, forming a 51-member committee.

Union BNP President Abdul Majid commented, “The leader joined the party seeking personal benefits, but the party could not grant him unethical advantages. That’s why he staged this act.”

Union BNP General Secretary Ilias Hossain added, “Golam Rabbani was primarily associated with Jamaat politics and was never active in BNP activities. We believe he joined BNP hoping for personal gain. Since he did not get that, he resigned.”