BNP Activists Accused of Seizing Government Rice from Poor Women

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 1st August 2025, 12:53 PM

BNP Activists Accused of Seizing Government Rice from Poor Women

Photo: Collected

In Ullashi Union of Sharsha Upazila, Jashore, several local activists allegedly affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been accused of forcibly seizing sacks of rice distributed to extremely poor women under a government food aid programme (VGD).

The incident occurred on Thursday, 31 July, in the Dhalda Mor area of Rampur Dhalda village. Although police intervention led to the recovery of six sacks of rice, no legal action has yet been initiated against the accused.

Overview of the Incident

Category	Description
Location	Dhalda Mor, Rampur Dhalda village, Ullashi Union, Sharsha, Jashore
Date & Time	Thursday, 31 July (Afternoon)
Programme Affected	VGD (Vulnerable Group Development)
Aid Distributed	Three sacks of rice per listed female beneficiary
Point of Interruption	On route home, at Dhalda Mor
Rice Seized by Force	One sack per woman forcibly taken, reportedly by local BNP-linked individuals
Rice Recovered	Six sacks recovered after police intervention
Legal Action	No written complaint filed as of yet

Accused Individuals

Local sources identified the alleged perpetrators as:

Name	Father’s Name	Village	Alleged Link
Yianur	Nazrul Islam	Dhalda	Claimed associate of BNP Vice President
Mizanur Biswas	Razzak Biswas	Dhalda	Same
Moshiar	Surat Ali	Dhalda	Same
Rafiqul	Atiar Biswas	Dhalda	Same

All four are reportedly close to Aminur Rahman Neda, the Vice President of Sharsha Upazila BNP.

Testimonies from Victims

Several women, speaking on condition of anonymity, shared their distress:

“We received three sacks of rice each from the Union Parishad. But when we reached Dhalda Mor, they blocked our path. We were forced to give up one sack each. They shouted abuse if we protested.”

Another woman said:

“If the government’s relief is being looted under threat, where can we go? They are snatching food from the mouths of the poor.”

Official Statements

Official/Party Member	Statement
Abdur Rashed, Administrator, Ullashi Union Parishad	Confirmed the recovery of six sacks of seized rice, but declined to name the accused.
Abul Hasan Zahir, President, Sharsha Upazila BNP	Claimed ignorance due to being out of town; assured disciplinary action if allegations are proven.
Aminur Rahman Neda, BNP Vice President (Sharsha)	Denied any formal affiliation with the accused, claiming they are merely part of the wider BNP family, without official posts. Promised cooperation with police if guilt is established.
Several Accused	Admitted being present at the scene but denied seizing rice.

Law Enforcement Response

K.M. Robiul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Sharsha Police Station, confirmed:

“No formal complaint has been filed yet. However, police visited the scene, and we’ve heard the accused returned the rice after news of the police operation spread. We advise speaking directly with the Union Parishad administrator for more details.”

This incident has sparked public outcry, especially given the vulnerability of the aid recipients. Rights groups and civil society activists are calling for proper investigation and prosecution to ensure that government relief reaches its intended beneficiaries without fear or coercion.