Leaders of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), who had been held up following a rally in Gopalganj, left the district safely under tight police security on Tuesday evening. Around 5 PM, a convoy of 15 to 16 vehicles carrying senior NCP leaders departed from the office of the Superintendent of Police.

Earlier, as the NCP convoy was returning from the rally, it came under attack. According to party sources, the assailants were members of the banned Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League. In an effort to bring the situation under control, police and military forces reportedly opened fire. NCP also claimed that some of their vehicles were damaged during the assault.

The incident has sparked concerns about political safety and freedom of assembly in the region.

In response to the repeated attacks on NCP leaders following their public rally in Gopalganj, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has announced a nationwide blockade at key locations across the country.

According to a statement released on the group’s official Facebook page, all units have been instructed to coordinate the protest with local student organizations and political allies. The decision follows violent assaults—allegedly carried out by the Chhatra League—on the NCP convoy that left the city in a state of unrest.

Tension continues to grip Gopalganj as reports emerge of ongoing clashes between the attackers and law enforcement. Protesters are calling for immediate accountability and protection for opposition political groups.

Gopalganj descended into chaos on Wednesday afternoon after central leaders of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) came under sudden attack by banned members of the ruling Awami League’s affiliate groups. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM, prompting the NCP leaders to seek refuge at the district’s Circuit House.

Top NCP figures—including Convenor Nahid Islam, Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, Sarjis Alam, and Hasnat Abdullah—are currently taking shelter at the Circuit House. The attack, reportedly carried out by members of the Chhatra League and Jubo League, resulted in clashes near the city’s Municipal Park. Even police and army vehicles were reportedly targeted during the violence.

Law enforcement was forced to open fire to bring the situation under control. NCP leaders have accused the local administration of inaction and complicity in allowing the attack to escalate.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed deep concern over the attack on NCP’s ‘March to Gopalganj’ program. In a statement, he accused Awami allies of creating chaos through such assaults to embarrass the interim government. He demanded immediate arrest and punishment of the attackers, wished recovery for the injured police personnel, and urged national unity to protect democracy and freedom.

After repeated attacks on the NCP convoy in Gopalganj, party leader Sarjis Alam posted on his verified Facebook page: “If we survive, we’ll return after burying Mujibism—if not, we won't return at all.” He accused the government and administration of deliberate inaction. Their convoy was pelted with stones even while leaving the rally area. Despite the presence of army, police, and RAB, the attackers could not be stopped. Eventually, police had to escort NCP leaders to the Superintendent of Police’s office for safety.

Following the attack on NCP leaders’ convoy in Gopalganj, District Commissioner Md. Kamruzzaman has imposed Section 144 to prevent further unrest. On Wednesday, Chhatra League and banned Awami League activists ambushed the NCP convoy with brickbats at Poura Park and Chourangi intersection. As clashes turned the area into a battlefield, army, police, RAB, and BGB forces were deployed. The army intervened twice to disperse attackers. Police used blank shots, tear gas, rubber bullets, and sound grenades to control the situation. At least four police officers were injured, and intermittent clashes continue.

Leaders of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) came under attack as they were leaving Gopalganj after a rally. Activists from the Awami League, Jubo League, and the banned Chhatra League reportedly attacked the NCP convoy with stones and bricks. NCP’s Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari stated that the leaders were trapped and the administration remained inactive. Police and RAB fired blank shots to control the situation, while the army also came under attack before responding with gunfire. Eventually, the leaders were evacuated to the Superintendent of Police's office for safety.

Nasiruddin Patwari, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizens' Party, accused the Sheikh family of using Gopalganj for their own gain, ignoring the welfare of ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Gopalganj leg of the ‘July March’, he said, “Mujib fled to Pakistan, Hasina fled to India—this family has left Bangladesh scarred.” Patwari emphasized that the NCP stands for inclusive democracy, not family rule. He urged the people of Gopalganj and the entire nation to join the NCP in forging a new political direction. Condemning the Chhatra League's attack, he declared that such political violence will have no place in the new Bangladesh.

Dr. Tasnim Zara, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), stated that Gopalganj belongs to all of Bangladesh and no individual or family can claim ownership of the country. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, she said that in 1947, 1971, and now in 2024, people have always fought against inequality—and they will continue to do so. She affirmed that the NCP’s ‘July March’ will include every district, including Gopalganj, as part of its mission to build a new Bangladesh. Previously, NCP’s rally stage in Gopalganj was attacked by Chhatra League members, with vehicles of the UNO and police convoy also targeted and set on fire, prompting military deployment to restore order.

Central leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP) joined their 'March to Gopalganj' rally at the municipal park on Wednesday afternoon, addressing supporters one by one. However, prior to their arrival, activists from the banned Chhatra League attacked the stage at around 1:35 PM, vandalizing the sound system, chairs, and stage setup, and assaulting attendees. Earlier in the day, Chhatra League members attacked the UNO's convoy, set fire to police vehicles, and blocked roads using felled trees. Both the UNO and police officials confirmed that these attacks were aimed at disrupting the NCP's central July campaign.

Banned activists from the Chhatra League attacked a National Citizens Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj, part of the month-long ‘July March.’ On Wednesday morning, a group led by district general secretary Ataur Rahman Pial threw petrol bombs at police vehicles on the Ulpur link road, setting them on fire. Later, they attacked and vandalized the convoy of UNO M Rakibul Hasan in Baultali Union. The UNO confirmed that these attacks were aimed at sabotaging the rally. Three police officers were injured before the military intervened to restore order. Police have also blamed Awami League and Chhatra League supporters for the violence.

Tensions escalated in Gopalganj during the National Citizens Party's (NCP) month-long ‘July March’ campaign. In Gandhiashur area, banned activists from the Awami League and Chhatra League attacked the convoy of the local UNO, vandalizing vehicles. In a separate incident in ULPur, Chhatra League activists reportedly set fire to a police vehicle. Superintendent of Police Mizanur Rahman confirmed the incidents, stating they were attempts to disrupt the NCP's march. Several people were injured during the violence. The NCP’s scheduled rally took place in the town's municipal park in the presence of central leaders.

Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, Secretary General of the AB Party, has stated that an upper house of parliament would be futile unless it ensures power balance and accountability, potentially becoming a burden on the state. He stressed that if seats in the upper house are distributed like the lower house, accountability cannot be achieved. The AB Party demands a proportionally representative upper house with participation from all political parties. Fuad also warned that it must not become a rehabilitation center for political figures. Joint Secretary Barrister Sani noted that while consensus has been reached among parties on a caretaker government, deadlock remains regarding the upper house and reserved seats.

Nahid Islam, Central Convenor of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), criticized Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) during a street rally in Barishal, accusing it of partisanship even after a mass uprising. He alleged that the EC still lists symbols associated with fascist forces, betraying the people’s trust. Nahid reaffirmed NCP’s fight against political violence, extortion, and discrimination, announcing a mass gathering at Dhaka’s Shaheed Minar on August 3 to declare the ‘People’s Liberation Charter’, following their July manifesto.

In Muradnagar, Comilla, local Jamaat leader Mahbub Alam Munshi threatened to physically assault Upazila Engineer Kazi Faisal Bari Purno and throw him out of his office. A 21-second video clip of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing Munshi engaged in a heated argument over a road repair application. Munshi claimed he became agitated due to the engineer’s negligence. The matter was later resolved through mediation in the presence of local leaders at the UNO’s office, with Jamaat representatives expressing regret. The UNO confirmed the incident.