Alleged Attack on Chhatra Dal Victory Rally Sparks Tension in Akhaura

Tensions reportedly flared in Akhaura, **Brahmanbaria, following an alleged attack on a victory procession organised by local leaders and activists of the newly formed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal committee.

According to local sources, the procession was held to celebrate the announcement of the new Akhaura Upazila Chhatra Dal committee, in which Mobarak Hossain Jibon was appointed President and Zakaria was appointed General Secretary.

Participants in the rally alleged that a group of supporters of local Member of Parliament Mushfiqur Rahman, accompanied by individuals identified as Awami League activists, attacked the procession.

Witnesses claimed that Chhatra Dal activists later mounted resistance, prompting the alleged attackers to retreat. Several individuals, including Abul Mansur Mishon, Khandaker Bilal Hossain, Abul Faruk Bokul, and Shahadat Hossain Liton, were reportedly forced to seek shelter inside a nearby shop during the confrontation.

Following the incident, an angry crowd allegedly attempted to vandalise the shop where those individuals had taken refuge. Police later arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control.

Local sources said law enforcement personnel remained in the area for several hours before safely escorting those sheltering inside the shop.

Allegations have also emerged that some video footage of the incident was circulated on social media and presented as an attack on a BNP office, a claim disputed by some local activists.

The incident comes amid ongoing disagreements surrounding the formation of recent Chhatra Dal committees in parts of Brahmanbaria. Similar tensions were reportedly observed in Kasba Upazila following committee announcements.

Local residents said that supporters of businessman and community figure Kabir Ahmed Bhuiyan have remained active in efforts to prevent further unrest and maintain stability in the area. According to community members, they have been cooperating with local authorities to help preserve law and order and prevent potential acts of sabotage or violence.

No official statement regarding the allegations had been issued by MP Mushfiqur Rahman at the time of reporting, and police have not publicly confirmed the claims made by either side.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as political tensions surrounding local student politics remain heightened in the region.