The expelled leader, Md Shahriar Mahmud Swadhin, served as the member secretary of the Bagatipara upazila unit of Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The Natore district Chhatra Dal approved the disciplinary action on Wednesday (21 October), following allegations that Swadhin had violated the organisation’s code of conduct.
Asif Iqbal, office secretary of the district Chhatra Dal, confirmed the decision, saying that the organisation had taken action against the local leader over allegations of misconduct.
According to district Chhatra Dal sources, the decision to remove Swadhin from his organisational position was based on specific allegations of breaching party discipline.
The expulsion was formally approved by Natore district Chhatra Dal president Md Kamrul Islam and general secretary Md Maruf Islam Srijon.
The controversy began after a video purportedly showing Swadhin consuming drugs spread across social media platforms. The footage attracted attention and prompted criticism and discussion within local political circles.
The incident raised questions about the conduct of individuals holding leadership positions in student political organisations, particularly regarding their responsibilities to maintain organisational discipline and uphold expected standards of behaviour.
Following the circulation of the video and the controversy surrounding it, the district leadership decided to take disciplinary action against Swadhin.
District Chhatra Dal officials maintained that the decision was made in response to specific allegations of organisational misconduct rather than merely the public attention generated by the footage.
However, the original report did not establish when or where the video was recorded. It also provided no details about whether the footage had undergone independent verification.
Swadhin’s response to the allegations was not included in the available report, and it remains unclear whether he was given an opportunity to explain his position before the disciplinary decision was approved.
The report also did not indicate whether any legal proceedings or investigations had been initiated in connection with the alleged drug consumption.
Student political organisations in Bangladesh maintain internal leadership structures and disciplinary procedures intended to regulate the conduct of their members. Allegations involving office-bearers can attract particular scrutiny because of their public responsibilities and the potential implications for their organisations.
In this case, the district leadership has confirmed that Swadhin’s removal followed allegations of breaching organisational discipline after the video circulated online.
The confirmed action concerns his organisational position as member secretary of the Bagatipara upazila Chhatra Dal. No further disciplinary measures were detailed in the original report.
