In Cumilla, two separate groups of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held peaceful rallies on Thursday evening despite earlier speculation about possible clashes. The events took place in adjacent locations at Kandirpar, where BNP Chairperson’s advisers Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin and Monirul Haque Chowdhury organized separate programs. Yasin’s supporters arranged a prayer gathering for Khaleda Zia’s recovery and Tarique Rahman’s well-being, while Chowdhury, the party’s nominated candidate for Cumilla-6, held an election rally. Authorities had earlier prohibited both groups from using the Town Hall ground due to security concerns and directed them to alternative venues. Additional police, army, RAB, and intelligence personnel were deployed to prevent unrest. The rallies concluded without any untoward incidents, reflecting effective coordination between the administration and law enforcement agencies.