Tension has escalated in Cumilla city as two rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have announced separate gatherings at the Town Hall field on the same day. Supporters of Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin plan to hold a prayer event for the recovery of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and the well-being of acting chairman Tarique Rahman. Meanwhile, supporters of BNP’s nominated candidate for Cumilla-6, Md Monirul Haque Chowdhury, have scheduled a rally at the same venue. Both groups claim to have obtained permission for the field, leading to confusion and rising tension across the city. Police have been deployed in advance to prevent possible clashes. Local residents have expressed concern over potential unrest, while authorities hope the party will resolve the issue internally. Law enforcement officials have stated that necessary measures will be taken to maintain order if tensions escalate further.