More than fifty leaders and activists of the Awami League from Ward No. 6 of Dakshin Charbanshi Union in Raipur upazila, Lakshmipur, formally joined the BNP on Monday afternoon. The joining took place at a local gathering where the new members were welcomed by local BNP leaders. Among those who switched allegiance are Abul Hossain Member, Anwar Gazi, Shamsul Haque Gazi, Jahangir Gazi, Shahjalal Bepari, and Ziaul Rahman Bepari.

After joining the BNP, the former Awami League members stated that they made the decision because democracy and people's rights had long been curtailed in their area. They expressed their intention to actively participate in the BNP-led movement to restore democracy. Harunur Rashid Hawlader, president of Charbanshi Union BNP, said that the party’s popularity at the grassroots level is increasing as leaders and activists from various political groups continue to join, which will further strengthen the organization in the coming days.