National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders have alleged that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists launched attacks on their supporters in Rangpur and Panchagarh following the recent election. Akhtar Hossain, the winning candidate from Rangpur-4 under the 11-party alliance, claimed in a Facebook post on Friday night that BNP activists in Haragachh used loudspeakers to announce assaults on NCP members, beating them and leaving many injured. He also alleged vandalism, looting of valuables, and threats to set houses on fire.

In a separate Facebook post, Sarjis Alam, the defeated NCP candidate from Panchagarh-1 and the party’s chief organizer in the northern region, alleged that BNP activists attacked NCP members in more than 30 locations. He claimed that homes, businesses, and shops were vandalized, and several people fled due to threats. He further alleged that in Mirgarh, BNP activists were breaking shops and threatening to cut tendons.

The allegations suggest escalating post-election violence in northern Bangladesh, though no independent verification or official response was mentioned in the report.