Tension has flared in Sundarganj, Gaibandha, ahead of BNP’s founding anniversary. Following factional disputes within the party, the Upazila administration has banned all rallies and gatherings in the municipal area to prevent unrest.

The order, issued by Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Magistrate Raj Kumar Biswas, came into effect Tuesday night around 9:30 PM under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code.