In a brief rally held Thursday night at Chourasta in Bagharpara, Jessore, the National Citizens' Party (NCP) declared the end of their association with the ruling Awami League.

Addressing the gathering, central NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah said, “We’ve closed the Awami League chapter. They have carried out repression in Jessore and across the country.” The five-minute event ended with leaders departing for Jessore town, where a major rally is set for Friday near the central Eidgah.