Tensions flared in Cumilla Thursday night following the announcement of new committees for the BNP’s South District and Metropolitan units of its student wing. Disgruntled activists who were denied positions staged an immediate protest. After marching through the city, they gathered outside the party offices in Kandirpar, chanting slogans. A few individuals then stormed the BNP office, vandalized furniture, and set parts of the premises on fire. Locals rushed to extinguish the flames. Shortly afterward, several crude bombs were detonated in the vicinity. Clashes were also reported between newly appointed members and those left out.