Two BNP Leaders Expelled Over Attack on Mirza Fakhrul’s Brother

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 30th July 2025, 2:24 PM

Two BNP Leaders Expelled Over Attack on Mirza Fakhrul’s Brother

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Two local leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been expelled for their alleged involvement in the attack on Mirza Faisal Amin, the younger brother of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and for vandalising his vehicle during a BNP conference in Baliadangi Upazila, Thakurgaon.

The expulsion was announced in a press release issued on Tuesday (29 July) via BNP’s verified Facebook page. The statement was signed by Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

Expelled Leaders

Name	Previous Position
Advocate Md Syed Alam	Former Acting President, BNP Baliadangi Upazila Unit
Dr T M Mahbubur Rahman	Former General Secretary Candidate, BNP Baliadangi

The press release stated that the incident took place during the BNP’s Baliadangi Upazila Council Session on 12 July, which witnessed internal conflict and violence. As per the statement, the two leaders were found to have engaged in violent and inappropriate conduct and have therefore been expelled from all party positions, including primary membership.

Police Statement

Shawkat Ali Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge of Baliadangi Police Station, confirmed:

“As of now, no official complaint has been lodged by any party regarding the 12 July incident.”

Background of the Incident

After eight years, BNP’s Baliadangi Upazila held its council on 12 July at the Samiruddin Smriti College field. The elections included contests for president, general secretary, and organisational secretary.

Election Details:

Position	Candidate	Symbol	Result
President	Advocate Syed Alam	Umbrella	Initially led by 2 votes; later declared a draw after vote cancellation
	Abu Hayat Nurunnabi	Chair	—
General Secretary	Dr T M Mahbubur Rahman	Horse	Won
Organisational Secretary	Muhib Ayon Chowdhury & Mamun Aktar Sabur	—	Both declared winners

During the vote counting for the president’s post, tensions escalated, prompting army intervention to stabilise the situation. Later, Mirza Faisal Amin, the General Secretary of Thakurgaon District BNP, arrived at the centre and formally announced the results.

While returning home after the announcement, unidentified individuals attacked him and vandalised his vehicle.

Aftermath

On 13 July, Paigam Ali, Joint General Secretary of Thakurgaon District BNP, held a press conference, declaring the suspension of the council results. That same day, the district BNP convened a meeting and recommended the expulsion of the two involved leaders to the party’s central committee.

This incident highlights the growing internal strife within BNP’s local units, particularly as the party gears up for national and regional leadership restructuring.