The central committee of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal has suspended all organizational positions of Faruk Hossain Bepari, convener of its Madaripur district unit, following controversy over his role in guarding the residence and businesses of former shipping minister and Awami League presidium member Shajahan Khan. The decision, announced Tuesday night through a notice signed by the party’s assistant office secretary, came after Faruk was served a show-cause notice earlier in the week.

Local sources said Faruk and about fifty supporters stood guard around Khan’s properties on December 20 to prevent possible violence after calls circulated online to besiege the area. Photos of the incident spread on social media, drawing criticism and prompting the party’s central leadership to intervene. Faruk denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and politically motivated.

The suspension underscores internal sensitivity within the BNP’s youth wing as it navigates heightened political unrest in Madaripur. Party leaders indicated the measure may remain temporary pending further investigation and Faruk’s formal explanation.