In Chattogram, leaders of the banned Awami League publicly resumed activities following the 13th national parliamentary election. On Monday, they hung a party signboard at the North District Awami League office in the Dost Building near New Market and chanted slogans. Former Chhatra League leaders Shawkat Ul Anam and Kazi Suruj were seen installing the signboard and a banner, while several others joined them inside the building. Later, around 15–20 activists cleaned the Mujib sculpture at Laldighi Par, an act that was also captured and circulated on social media.

The videos showing the banned party’s activities quickly spread online, prompting reactions from other political groups including NCP, Chhatra Shakti, Juba Shakti, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Shibir, whose members expressed anger and called for protests. Police have not made any arrests but confirmed that identifying those involved is underway. According to the Chattogram Metropolitan Police, the Awami League’s activities remain legally prohibited.

The public reappearance of the banned party has stirred renewed political tension in Chattogram, though law enforcement has yet to take direct action.