Deprived leaders and activists of Jubo Dal in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali held a press conference on Saturday at 12pm, demanding cancellation of the party’s newly announced committee. The event took place at Zamzam Restaurant, following the committee’s announcement on social media on 26 August.

Former Jubo Dal convener Md Jasim Uddin alleged that the committee was formed by excluding dedicated and tested activists while including non-political and controversial individuals. He described it as a “pocket committee” and claimed its formation violated the party constitution. He said activists who had long remained active on the streets had been severely overlooked.

Speakers also alleged that the new committee president had remained outside politics for a long time and had not previously been active in party activities. They further raised allegations against the general secretary and several other office-bearers. The participants sought swift intervention from central leaders and warned that they would announce tougher programmes if their demand was not met.