The National Citizens Party (NCP) has alleged that a woman in Noakhali’s Hatiya was raped and her husband beaten after voting for the party’s ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol. In a statement issued late Saturday by NCP office member Sadia Farzana Dinar, the party said the attack occurred on the night of February 13 at Dhanashiri Ashrayan Project in Chanandi Union. NCP described the assault as a heinous act of political terrorism and claimed that local administration has yet to take visible action. The victim was admitted to Noakhali General Hospital.

The NCP further alleged that over the past three days, homes of at least 500 party activists in Hatiya were attacked, looted, and vandalized, leaving many injured. The party accused groups linked to BNP supporters of involvement and criticized the BNP leadership for remaining silent. NCP announced four demands, including an impartial judicial investigation, arrest and exemplary punishment of perpetrators, protection and compensation for victims, and strengthened law enforcement oversight.

The party also held a protest rally in Dhaka late Friday night condemning the violence and calling for immediate administrative intervention.