The Dirai Press Club election in Sunamganj was suspended after alleged interference by local BNP leaders Mizanur Rahman Mizan and Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury. They reportedly led a group to the polling center and pressured officials to halt the vote. The disruption triggered outrage among journalists and candidates, who condemned the action as political interference in a non-political organization. BNP’s central and district leaders called the incident regrettable and distanced the party from it, emphasizing respect for press freedom and promising an internal investigation.