Questions have intensified following the death of Nurul Alam in Chattogram Central Jail a day after his arrest, as conflicting claims have emerged about his political affiliation. Police described him as the joint convener of the banned Dhemsha Union Jubo League when presenting him to court, while his family has firmly rejected that description. The police forwarding report also identified him as a suspect in a 2024 case under the Explosives Act linked to the July–August student and public protests.

Nurul Alam’s elder brother, Nur Mohammad, stated that his brother had never been involved with the Jubo League and was known instead as a supporter of the BNP. He alleged that a local land dispute led to Nurul’s arrest and described his death in custody as suspicious. Local political circles have also expressed mixed views, with some claiming he was connected to the Awami League’s affiliate organization and others saying he had recently associated with BNP supporters.

The conflicting claims about Nurul Alam’s political identity and the circumstances of his death have made the case more complex, with answers now depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.