The interim government has formed an investigation committee to probe an incident in Noakhali’s Hatiya, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and her husband beaten after they voted for the National Citizen Party (NCP) symbol ‘Shapla Koli’. The matter was disclosed on Sunday afternoon during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, following a meeting of the Advisory Council chaired by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the Home Affairs Adviser confirmed the formation of the committee, which will thoroughly investigate the case.

During the same meeting, the council expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Home Affairs and related agencies for successfully completing the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The Chief Adviser described the election as unprecedented, noting the absence of post-election violence against religious minorities and highlighting strong police performance and high female voter turnout.

The meeting also discussed preparations for the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected members of parliament and the new government, scheduled for February 17 at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, with the government coordinating security arrangements with the BNP.