Political tension has escalated in Rangpur after Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader publicly urged voters to reject the upcoming referendum, calling it unconstitutional. His remarks criticizing several political groups, July movement activists, and journalists have drawn sharp reactions from the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the NCP, who accused him of provoking unrest and serving partisan interests. Ordinary voters have also expressed concern over the growing hostility.

BNP leaders demanded Quader’s immediate arrest, while Jamaat leaders alleged that the Jatiya Party was helping the Awami League regain political ground. NCP representatives accused him of advancing a foreign agenda under the guise of the referendum. July movement activists and local journalists condemned his comments as divisive and disrespectful. In response, Jatiya Party officials defended Quader’s statements as deliberate and justified.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abdul Majid stated that law enforcement is fully prepared to prevent any disorder related to the referendum and will not allow clashes to occur.