Local BNP leaders were accused of attempting to take control of a newly emerged river char in the Meghna River at Char Ramani Mohan Union of Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila on Sunday morning. Farmers resisted the effort, and the group ultimately left without gaining control, according to the report. Union BNP president Abdul Kader, along with BNP members Md Ripon and Md Milon, reportedly travelled from Majuchowdhury Hat in two trawlers with supporters.

Farmers said they had cleared weeds and made the river chars suitable for cultivation, growing rice, soybeans and various vegetables. They alleged that the leaders arrived with around 50 people and locally made weapons, and that they sought Tk20,000 per acre in exchange for renting the char land. Farmers said the alleged attempt to evict them followed their refusal to pay.

Abdul Kader denied the allegations, saying some party activists had gone to the char for a picnic and that it remained controlled by Awami League and Jubo League members. Police and river police later went to the area, brought the situation under control and moved both sides away to prevent any untoward incident.