Mymensingh, Nov 10 (V7N) — The BNP central committee has expelled five party leaders following a violent internal clash in Gauripur, Mymensingh. The disciplinary action was taken due to violations of party discipline, involvement in violence, and engagement in criminal activities.

The announcement, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, was issued on Sunday night. The expelled leaders include Gauripur Upazila BNP convener Ahmad Tayebur Rahman Hiron, joint convener Tajul Islam Khokon, member Masud Parvez Karjon, Gauripur municipal BNP member-secretary Sujit Kumar Das, and joint convener Moniruzzaman Palash.

According to the BNP statement, the leaders were expelled from all levels of party membership for attacking fellow members, creating conflicts, vandalism, and causing injuries.

The clash occurred on Saturday afternoon when supporters of the BNP-nominated candidate Engineer M. Iqbal Hossain and the nomination-denied Ahmad Tayebur Rahman Hiron held separate gatherings in Gauripur. The confrontation began in the Patbazar area and quickly spread across multiple streets, involving stone-throwing, property damage, and running skirmishes lasting over an hour. At least 15 people were injured, several of whom were admitted to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.

The following day, Sunday, Tanzin Ahmed Abid, a 30-year-old Chatra Dal worker, fell ill during Engineer Iqbal Hossain’s gathering and died en route to the hospital. Family sources confirmed he suffered from a heart condition. Locals noted that heightened tension and chaotic circumstances caused panic, affecting the physical well-being of some attendees.

BNP sources said that senior party leadership had recently issued strict directives to maintain organizational discipline at the grassroots level. In this context, the central committee quickly conducted an investigation and imposed punitive measures following the Gauripur incident.

A senior BNP leader, speaking anonymously, stated that the party is preparing for upcoming movements and elections, and internal divisions or violence will not be tolerated. The Gauripur clash is intended to serve as a warning for other units.

The political situation in Gauripur remains tense. Additional police have been deployed at key locations, and local administration is on alert to prevent any further instability. Authorities have collected video footage to identify those involved in the clash and are coordinating with community leaders to maintain law and order.

Political analysts note that competition for party nominations at the grassroots level has triggered internal divisions within the BNP. Former Election Commission official Abdus Salam stated that nomination distribution is always sensitive, and without proper communication and democratic culture, disputes can easily escalate into conflict. The Gauripur incident has sent a clear message to both local and central leadership, and the central committee’s swift action may set a precedent for maintaining party discipline nationwide.

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