In Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram, BNP leaders and activists held a large rally on Tuesday afternoon celebrating the formation of a new convening committee. The procession began at Uttar Bazar and ended at the municipal premises, followed by a brief street meeting attended by thousands from nine unions and the municipal BNP and its affiliated organizations.

Speakers at the event alleged that certain corrupt industrialists and businessmen, with the support of some officials, were involved in corruption, land grabbing, and filing false extortion cases to harass BNP members. They issued stern warnings against such actions and cautioned that those responsible would face accountability if the harassment continued. Committee convener Dr. Kamal Kader emphasized recognizing long-time activists and outlined plans for employment generation, sports facility development, and infrastructure improvement under Aslam Chowdhury’s leadership.

Other leaders criticized past leadership practices that sidelined grassroots activists and pledged to build a stronger organization based on dedication and merit. The new committee was also formally welcomed at a reception on April 5, attended by a large number of BNP members and supporters.