Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that the ongoing protest in Bhanga, Faridpur, over the exclusion of Algi and Hamerdi unions from the Faridpur-4 constituency, has caused suffering in several districts and “will not be tolerated.”
“If the blockade is not lifted by Sunday evening, legal measures will be taken,” he said.
He also revealed that the government has long been considering reducing prison sentences, prioritizing elderly inmates. Women who have served 20 years may be released, while criteria for men are yet to be finalized.
On upcoming festivals, he said committee disputes over Puja must be resolved to ensure smooth celebrations. He praised law and order during recent DUCSU and JUCSU elections and confirmed preparations are underway for the national polls, including recruitment and training.