Monday, 27th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th April 2026, 7:17 PM
In a development that has gained significant traction on social media, over one hundred activists belonging to the Bangladesh Awami League and its youth wing, the Jubo League, gathered in the Kamalnagar Upazila of Lakshmipur to take a formal oath. The participants pledged to initiate a movement to facilitate the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted following the mass uprising in July 2024.
The event, which was conducted covertly, came to light after a video recording of the proceedings began circulating on digital platforms, prompting widespread debate and mixed reactions across the region.
According to local reports and eyewitness accounts, the gathering took place on Friday, 24 April 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm. The organisers selected a secluded location on the banks of the Meghna River, adjacent to the Motirhat area within the Charkalkini Union of Kamalnagar.
The ceremony was reportedly spearheaded by Zahirul Islam Riyad Bhandari, a local leader of the Jubo League. The choice of a remote riverside location under the cover of night was interpreted by local observers as a strategic necessity, given the current political climate and the heightened scrutiny faced by activists associated with the previous administration.
The circulated video footage depicts a large group of men standing in formation, reciting a scripted oath. The participants formally declared their continued commitment to the political ideologies of the Bangladesh Awami League and the Jubo League.
The core tenets of the oath included:
A dedication to serving the public interest based on the party’s foundational principles.
An explicit pledge to organise and participate in movements and struggles aimed at ensuring the repatriation of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of the nation’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The recitation of traditional party slogans, including ‘Joy Bangla’ and ‘Joy Bangabandhu’, following the conclusion of the formal pledge.
The footage remained private for several days until it was uploaded to Facebook on the afternoon of Monday, 26 April, quickly becoming a viral subject of discussion in local and national political circles.
The emergence of the video has drawn responses from opposing political factions and raised questions regarding the monitoring of such activities by local authorities.
Nurul Huda Chowdhury, the President of the Kamalnagar Upazila unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), confirmed that he had viewed the footage. In a brief statement, he remarked that the matter had transitioned into a legal and security concern, stating:
“I have seen the video on social media. This is now a matter for the law enforcement agencies to investigate and address appropriately.”
Efforts were made by local correspondents to obtain an official statement from the Kamalnagar Police Station regarding the legality of the secret gathering and any potential security implications. However, the Officer-in-Charge (OC), Md. Faridul Alam, could not be reached for comment at the time of reporting.
Kamalnagar and the broader Lakshmipur district have historically been regions of intense political activity. Since the transition of power in July 2024, many members of the former ruling party have largely remained out of the public eye. This secret oath-taking ceremony represents one of the first documented instances of coordinated, albeit clandestine, organisational activity by Awami League and Jubo League affiliates in the coastal belt of Lakshmipur.
The event occurs against a backdrop of ongoing legal proceedings and political restructuring following the collapse of the previous government. While the participants in the video expressed a desire for the return of the former Prime Minister, the interim administration and law enforcement agencies have maintained a strict stance on public gatherings that could potentially disrupt civil order. The viral nature of the video has placed local organisers under renewed surveillance as the district administration evaluates the incident.
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