A leaked audio clip has surfaced allegedly implicating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in planning an attack on an NCP rally in Gopalganj while she was in India. As part of the NCP’s month-long “March for National Reform” campaign, a rally was scheduled for July 16. Prior to the event, a smear campaign spread rumors about grave desecration involving NCP leaders. In the audio, Hasina is heard instructing leaders of the Chhatra League and other affiliated organizations to prevent NCP leaders from leaving the area alive. Following the directive, local leaders including Ataur Rahman Piyal and Newton Molla reportedly carried out attacks on the stage, convoy, and local administration. Senior Awami League figures are believed to have coordinated the assault both domestically and from abroad. NCP’s rally in Shariatpur also faced disruption.