Candidate Targeted in Egg-Throwing Incident

Nasiruddin Patwari, the candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency, became the victim of an unexpected and disruptive incident on Tuesday afternoon. During a pitha festival held at Habibullah Bahar College, multiple eggs were thrown at him, creating a tense situation. The incident was confirmed by Mahabub Alam, head of the Nationalist Congress Party’s electoral media subcommittee.

According to sources, Patwari had been invited to the college as a guest of honour. However, upon arrival, he was initially prevented from entering the premises. Eyewitnesses reported that confrontations occurred both at the college entrance and on the stage prepared for the event, involving students and members of the candidate’s entourage. These scuffles escalated the tension considerably.

The episode unfolded around 12:00 pm, as per eyewitness accounts. BNP-nominated Dhaka-8 candidate and party standing committee member Mirza Abbas was also scheduled to attend the festival, but prior to Patwari’s arrival, parts of the stage had already collapsed. Shortly afterwards, Patwari became the target of multiple eggs thrown by individuals on the stage.

College authorities and security personnel intervened promptly in an attempt to control the situation. However, some students reportedly exacerbated the disorder, further intensifying the chaotic scene. Local sources confirmed that Patwari was not physically injured, though his clothing and personal belongings sustained damage.

The key details of the incident are summarised in the table below:

The incident has prompted reactions across political and social spheres. Analysts and commentators strongly condemned the attack, emphasising the necessity of maintaining a peaceful and orderly environment during election campaigns.

Experts have highlighted that such episodes not only underscore heightened political tension but also raise concerns about safety within educational institutions during elections. They have called for more robust security measures for both candidates and voters in the upcoming polls.

This egg-throwing incident involving Nasiruddin Patwari has become a prominent example of how electoral fervour can spill over into academic settings, underlining the delicate balance between political campaigning and institutional safety.