Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that BNP and affiliated activists attacked its July Mass Uprising Day programme in Jajira, Shariatpur, on the afternoon of August 5. Bijoy TV’s Jajira correspondent, Jewel Mia, was allegedly assaulted while recording video of the incident at the Upazila Model Mosque premises. Local people took him to Jajira Upazila Health Complex, where he was admitted in an injured condition.

Witnesses and local sources said Jajira Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami was preparing for a procession and discussion meeting at the mosque site, while BNP and affiliated groups held a separate programme at the T&T intersection. Jamaat alleged that several BNP-linked activists entered the mosque area and attacked its workers. District Jamaat chief Muha. Abdur Rob Hashemi said the programme had administrative permission and alleged that municipal BNP general secretary Kamruzzaman Milon was behind the attack.

Jewel Mia said he was carrying out professional duties when several people attacked him for filming. Milon denied the allegation, saying CCTV footage would clarify events and that he did not know who carried out any attack. Jajira police station officer-in-charge Saleh Ahmed said no written complaint had been received and police would investigate and take legal action if one is filed.