BNP-affiliated student organization leader Nasir Uddin Nasir stated on Monday, February 16, that the allegation of sexual assault against a woman in Noakhali’s Hatiya, reportedly for voting for the Shapla symbol, was deliberately fabricated. In a Facebook post, he demanded that NCP leaders Hannan Masud, Asif Mahmud, and Sadik Kayem publicly apologize to the nation for spreading false information.

Nasir cited statements from local police, doctors, and eyewitnesses indicating the allegation was baseless. He noted that the accused was admitted to a hospital at 10:28 p.m. on February 13, making it impossible for him to be present at another location at the same time. Nasir criticized the use of such a sensitive issue for political purposes, calling it irresponsible and harmful to social stability. He also mentioned that Noakhali district Jamaat leader Ishaq Khondaker suspended a related program, which he said clarified the situation further.

Nasir urged all involved, including NCP and Jamaat-linked groups, to admit their role in spreading misinformation and to refrain from exploiting sensitive issues for political gain.