BNP lawmaker’s car vandalised in Sirajganj

The car of Ainul Haque, ruling party lawmaker from Sirajganj-3 constituency, was vandalised during a political scuffle at Dhangora area of Raiganj upazila in the district on Saturday afternoon.

Later, in a video message, he blamed Jamaat-Shibir and NCP for the attack. He demanded speedy arrest of the accused, claiming he does not get security even after being a ruling party lawmaker.

However, Jamaat’s local unit has denied the allegation, saying the attack took place due to BNP’s internal feud.

Afterwards, BNP activists hosted rallies and processions in Chandaikona and Dhangora areas of the upazila, protesting the attack.

Raiganj Circle Additional Police Superintendent Saiful Islam said additional police ensured peace in the area, but did not say who was behind the attack.

Locals said that recently a government letter surfaced on social media concerning plans for constructing a new Technical Training Centre (TTC) at Chandaikona area in Raiganj upazila.

In response to the planned government move, a section of people staged demonstrations demanding the TTC be built in Dhangora area. Counter protests were also staged by people demanding the original plan be retained.

On Saturday afternoon, Ainul Haque sat down with the group from Dhangora to settle the dispute. As no agreement was reached and tensions elevated, the lawmaker decided to leave the area. However, agitators threw brick at his car from behind, leaving it damaged.