M Ali Ashraf, who joined as Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Bahubal Model Police Station in Habiganj on July 21, was withdrawn just a day later and attached to the district police lines. The order, signed by Superintendent of Police Md Tarek Mahmud, also appointed Mohammad Ruhul Amin Talukder as the new OC of Bahubal.

Following Ashraf’s appointment, leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated organizations expressed anger on social media. Posts circulated showing images and videos of injuries from earlier clashes involving police and ruling party activists, along with a 2022 statement from central Chhatra Dal leaders condemning police attacks. Injured Chhatra Dal leader Maruf Mia criticized the decision, calling Ashraf a controversial officer responsible for past repression.

According to reports, Ashraf had previously served in Chunarughat, where he was accused of arresting and suppressing opposition activists. He joined the police as a sub-inspector after the Hasina government took office and later held several positions before his recent posting to Bahubal.