Chandina Upazila Jubo Dal convener, Abul Khayer, has been expelled from all party positions, including primary membership, after declaring that his group could print “separate ballot papers” featuring BNP’s electoral symbol if necessary.

A party circular stated that Khayer was removed for engaging in activities that violated party discipline, warning all BNP activists against maintaining organizational ties with him.

Khayer told reporters he had not yet received an official letter but would respect the party’s decision.

The same notice also announced the expulsion of Jahidul Islam Naser, joint convener of Comilla Metropolitan Jubo Dal.