Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah of Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) held a meeting with residents of Barshalghar Union in Debidwar upazila on Friday, July 17, 2026. The discussion, held at the office of local Awami League leader and union president Alhaj Auwal Chairman, focused on local issues such as infrastructure, communication, and public services. Awami League leaders including the union president, general secretary, and other party activists attended the meeting.

Local BNP leaders expressed anger over the presence of Awami League figures at the event. According to multiple local sources, the incident sparked political debate in the area. Debidwar BNP convener Jasim Uddin Sarkar criticized Hasnat Abdullah, alleging inconsistency between his words and actions and questioning his decision to meet with Awami League leaders. Attempts to contact both Hasnat Abdullah and Auwal Chairman for comment were unsuccessful.

The meeting and subsequent reactions have stirred political discussion in Debidwar, highlighting tensions between local Awami League and BNP factions.