A petrol bomb was thrown at the residence of Nusrat Tabassum Jyoti, a Member of Parliament from the reserved women’s seat and Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Wednesday night. The targeted attack occurred at her family home located in the Daulatpur upazila under Kushtia district. Nusrat Tabassum confirmed the incident herself via a personal statement published on her social media account later that evening, sparking widespread concern and political agitation across the region.
In a defiant post shared on her verified Facebook profile, the lawmaker recounted the sudden attack whilst expressing her outrage. “A petrol bomb was thrown at my house. I do not know who did it,” she wrote. Unshaken by the intimidation attempt, Nusrat issued a stern message to those responsible for the violence, adding, “If you think you can silence my voice this way, you are mistaken. I will continue my work wading through paths of fire. Inquilab Zindabad.” The bold statement quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing supportive reactions from colleagues and citizens alike.
According to local sources and party representatives, the attack was carried out under the cover of night at her ancestral property in Daulatpur. Allegations have been made by party members pointing to Awami League terrorists as the perpetrators behind the petrol bomb strike aimed at instilling fear. Family members and neighbouring residents rushed to contain the situation upon hearing the explosion and witnessing the fire, preventing significant property damage or physical injuries.
The targeted assault on a prominent leader of the National Citizen Party has heightened political tensions in Kushtia and prompted calls for immediate police action. Law enforcement agencies and local administrative officials have initiated preliminary enquiries into the incident to establish the exact sequence of events and identify those involved. Police presence and security patrols in the Daulatpur area have been reinforced to maintain public order and prevent further disruptive incidents.
