Nasiruddin Patwari, chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was attacked in Jhenaidah on Friday, May 22. According to Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, Patwari had gone there with the intention of organizing a mob. The statement was made in a verified Facebook post, where Nasir alleged that Patwari’s associates attempted to open fire after locals threw eggs at him.

The Chhatra Dal leader also shared photos claiming two armed men present with Patwari were affiliated with the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, identifying them by name and address. He urged local police and administration to arrest the two alleged gunmen immediately.

Eyewitnesses said Patwari had traveled to Jhenaidah to attend a program marking the joining of leaders from various parties to the NCP. After Friday prayers at the District Collectorate Mosque, he was attacked by a group of youths who threw eggs and assaulted him, injuring several local NCP activists. Following the incident, NCP leaders held a protest march in the city.