A person was hacked to death ahead of the Ratanpur union parishad election in Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar upazila. The deceased was identified as Masud Mia, a resident of Khagatua village and a supporter of independent chairman candidate VP Maruf. It was learned that Masud was hacked by opponents including advocate Rob Mia, Shafiq Mia, Alam Mia, Fazu and Liton Mia on Thursday morning when he stopped at a tea shall with his niece on their way to the hospital. Sharmin Akhter, the niece of the deceased, said that they were going to see a doctor in Brahmanbaria early in the morning. When they stopped by a tea stall at Khagatua Bazar, some people came with sharp weapons, led by boat symbol supporters Rob Mia, Shafiq Mia, Alam Mia, Fazu and Liton Mia. Read: 2 hacked dead, 10 hurt in Meherpur pre-polls violence “My uncle was hacked twice by his opponents, once at the spot and then in a CNG autorickshaw,” she said. Masud was rushed to Nabinagar Sadar Hospital in critical condition. As his condition deteriorated, he was being taken to Dhaka and died on the way. Independent chairman candidate VP Maruf claimed that Masud had been brutally killed as part of the planned attack on his supporters. Meanwhile, boat symbol candidate Syed Zahid Hossain Shakil said the issue must get a fair trial. "None of my activists and supporters were involved in the incident. It occurred due to their previous dispute," he said. Read: Jashore pre-polls violence: Injured man dies at DMCH Nabinagar police officer-in-charge Aminur Rashid claimed it to be an isolated incident. Police have been deployed at the spot. Legal action will be taken on the basis of the complaint, he said Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Ekramul Siddique said legal action would be taken on the basis of an investigation.

RAM Ubaidul Moktadir, MP of Brahmanbaria-3 constituency, has filed a case against 19 named accused including Hefazat-e-Islam’s dissolved central committee joint secretary general Sajedur Rahman for allegedly tarnishing his personal image by holding a press conference after the violence in Brahmanbaria. The case was filed Tuesday, under the Digital Security Act (DSA) with the court of Chattogram Cyber Tribunal Judge SKM Tofail Hasan. Besides 19 named accused, hundred more unidentified persons were accused in this case. Also read: People involved with Hefazat violence to be punished: Home Minister MP Ubaidul said, "Leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam carried out massive violence in Brahmanbaria for three days from March 26 to 28. On March 31, they held a press briefing putting all the blame on me to save themselves.” Since journalists were not present at the press briefing they promoted the briefing videos over Facebook-YouTube. Also read: Hefazat violence in Brahmanbaria: 60 held, two more cases filed At this, his image was tarnished through the propaganda so MP Ubaidul appeared in person to file the case at Chattogram Cyber Tribunal, he said The court has been requested to direct PBI to investigate the case, plaintiff's lawyer HM Ziauddin said.

Police have arrested Hefazat-e-Islam central assistant publicity secretary Maulana Gaji Yaqub Osmani. He was arrested from Feni on Thursday evening. Also read: B’baria violence: Hefazat leader Junaid Qasemi held Osmani,44, is also organising secretary of Brahmanbaria district committee of Jamiat-e-Olamaye-Islam. He was accused of being involved in Hefazat’s rampage in Brahmanbaria district and all across the country on March 26, 27 and 28. Also read: Brahmanbaria mayhem: Hefazat leader among 10 arrested A special team of Brahmanbaria district police arrested him. The accused Hefazat leader has reportedly admitted to his involvement with the three-day long rampage by Hefazat in Brahmanbaria and across the country in primary interrogation, police said.

Ten top leaders  of Khelafat Majlish were arrested in the past 24 hours until Thursday morning in connection with the clashes and vandalism carried out by Hefazat-e-Islam men in Brahmanbaria last month. Md Abu Taher, President of Sarail Upazila  Khelafat Majlish confessed to his involvement in Brahmanbaria mayhem, saying it was a part of a conspiracy to oust the government from power, said police. Besides, nine more Hefazat activists were arrested. Also read: B’baria violence: Hefazat leader Junaid Qasemi held So far, 55 cases have been filed and 434 people arrested over the violence, said a press release of Brahmanbaria police. On March 27, at least five people were killed and around 50 others, including 25 policemen, injured in clashes between members of the law enforcement agencies and locals during Hefazat's demonstrations at Nandanpur in Sadar upazila. They had staged the protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bangladesh visit. Also read: B’baria mayhem: 6 more Hefazat men held The next day, during Hefazat's countrywide dawn-to-dusk general strike, against police action on their anti-Modi processions in Dhaka, the organisation's activists in Chattogram and other districts set three buildings on fire, including the land office in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila. They had also attacked a Chattogram-bound train at Talshohor Rail Station in Brahmanbaria town. Also read: Brahmanbaria mayhem: Hefazat leader among 10 arrested Also, the Hefazat supporters vandalised several private and government establishments, including the municipality building, Alauddin Music Academy, and Foirtala Bus Stand in Sadar upazila. They had also attacked Brahmanbaria Press Club and confined some journalists to the premises.

Police have arrested Hefazat-e-Islam Brahmanbaria district committee joint general secretary Mufti Abdur Rahim Qasemi in connection with a case over violence  in the district. He was arrested from the Vadughar area of the district on Tuesday afternoon. He was a former teacher of Jamia Yunusiya Madrasa. District additional superintendent of police (administration and crime) Raich Uddin said that on secret tip, a team of district police raided the Vadughar area and arrested him. Abdur Rahim Kasemi's involvement in the Hefazat violence was identified through an investigation, he added. Kasemi resigned from Hefazat-e-Islam on April 23 in protest of sabotage, seeking fair trial of those involved in violence. In a written statement sent to reporters on the same day, Kasemi said that the extreme chaos created by Hefazat-e-Islam across the country over the arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inhumane. The loss of life and property of the country cannot be an Islamic act by any means. Kasemi demanded the government identify and bring to justice those who were involved with it.

A team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police have arrested Hefazat-e-Islam leader Maulana Junaid Qasemi in connection with a case of Hefazat violence in Brahmanbaria. He was arrested from Brahmanbaria at around 2 pm on Saturday, confirmed additional superintendent of police Jisanul Haque Jisan said. There were multiple cases against Hefazat leader Maulana Junaid Qasemi for his involvement in destructive activities and violence, and the CID had already been assigned with investigating these, he added. CID was asked to investigate 23 cases filed against the leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam, across the country. The department was given the responsibility on April 19.

Ten more people have been arrested in the past 24 hours in connection with last month's mayhem by Hefazat-e-Islam supporters in Brahmanbaria, police said Friday. The arrests were made from different parts of the district after identifying the accused from video footage and images taken during the violence, the special branch of the district police said. So far, 55 cases have been filed and 414 people arrested over the rampage, the police said. Also read: 7 more Hefazat men held over B’baria mayhem On March 27, at least five people were killed and around 50 others, including 25 cops, injured in clashes between members of law enforcement agencies and locals during Hefazat’s demonstrations at Nandanpur in Sadar upazila.They had staged the protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh. The next day, during Hefazat’s countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal protesting police action on their anti-Modi processions in Dhaka, Chattogram and other districts, activists set fire to three buildings, including the land office in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila. They had also attacked a Chattogram-bound train at Talshohor Rail Station in Brahmanbaria town. Also read: Another top Hefazat leader arrested Besides, the Hefazat supporters also vandalised several private and government  establishments, including Zila Parishad building, municipality building, Police Lines, Industrial School, land office, Alauddin Music Academy, and Foirtala Bus Stand in Sadar upazila. The supporters had also attacked Brahmanbaria Press Club and confined some journalists to the premises. Also read: 11 more Hefazat men held over B’baria violence

Twenty-four more people were arrested in the past 24 hours in connection with the clashes and vandalism by Hefazat-e-Islam activists and supporters in Brahmanbaria last month, police said Friday. The arrests were made from different parts of the district, according to the special branch of district police. So far, 54 cases have been filed and 261 people arrested over the violence, the police said. Also read: 30 more held over clashes in Brahmanbaria On March 27, at least five people were killed and around 50 others, including 25 policemen, injured in clashes between members of the law enforcement agencies and locals during Hefazat's demonstrations at Nandanpur in Sadar upazila. They had staged the protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bangladesh visit. The next day, during Hefazat's countrywide dawn-to-dusk general strike, against police action on their anti-Modi processions in Dhaka, the organisation's activists in Chattogram and other districts set three buildings on fire, including the land office in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila. Also read: Land office, 2 other buildings set on fire in Brahmanbaria, Train attacked They had also attacked a Chattogram-bound train at Talshohor Rail Station in Brahmanbaria town. Also, the Hefazat supporters vandalised several private and government establishments, including the municipality building, Alauddin Music Academy, and Foirtala Bus Stand in Sadar upazila. They had also attacked Brahmanbaria Press Club and confined some journalists to the premises.

Thirty more people have been arrested in the past 24 hours in connection with the clashes and vandalism by supporters of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh in Brahmanbaria last month, police said Thursday.   The arrests were made from different parts of the district after identifying the accused from video footage and images taken during the violence, the district police said in a release.   So far, 54 cases have been filed and 237 people arrested over the violence, the police said.   On March 27, at least five people were killed and around 50 others, including 25 cops, injured in clashes between members of law enforcement agencies and locals during Hefazat’s demonstrations at Nandanpur in Sadar upazila.They had staged the protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh. Also read; Clashes in Brahmanbaria leave five dead   Thr next day, during Hefazat’s countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal protesting police action on their anti-Modi processions in Dhaka, Chattogram and other districts, activists set fire to three buildings, including the land office in Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila.   They had also attacked a Chattogram-bound train at Talshohor Rail Station in Brahmanbaria town.   Besides, the Hefazat supporters also vandalised several private and government  establishments, including Zila Parishad building, municipality building, Police Lines, Industrial School, land office, Alauddin Music Academy, and Foirtala Bus Stand in Sadar upazila. Also read: Four killed in clashes with cops in Chattogram   The supporters had also attacked Brahmanbaria Press Club and confined some journalists to the premises.