United News of Bangladesh

BNP has accused AB Party General Secretary Asaduzzaman Bhuiyan (Fuad), of intimidating voters and attempting to prevent them from going to polling centres in Barishal-3 (Muladi-Babuganj) constituency ahead of the national parliamentary election. A written complaint was submitted to the Barishal district returning officer on Monday afternoon by the BNP candidate, alleging violations of the electoral code of conduct. The complaint was filed on behalf of BNP-nominated candidate and party central vice chairman Zainul Abedin by his chief election agent and Babuganj upazila BNP convener Sultan Ahmed Khan. Relevant information and evidence were also submitted along with the complaint. At least 20 injured in BNP–Jamaat clash in Patuakhali According to the complaint, supporters of Asaduzzaman Bhuiyan have been openly creating fear among voters and threatening them to refrain from going to polling centres on election day. BNP alleged that such activities have spread panic among general voters and raised concerns about disruption of a free and fair election environment. The complaint further alleged that attempts are being made in various areas to influence voters through supporters, which BNP said is contrary to the Election Commission’s code of conduct and existing laws. BNP urged the authorities to conduct an immediate investigation, take legal action, and ensure voters’ safety. Attempts to contact Asaduzzaman Bhuiyan for comments were unsuccessful as he did not respond to repeated phone calls. However, AB Party Barishal district and metropolitan committee member secretary Jewel Rabbi dismissed the allegations, calling them baseless. He claimed that supporters of the BNP candidate were instead attacking and intimidating AB Party leaders, activists and supporters, and termed the complaint “ridiculous.” BNP demands cancellation of Jamaat candidate’s nomination in Sylhet-1