The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that the killing of Azizur Rahman Musabbir was a deliberate attempt to destabilise the country’s interim government and create political unrest ahead of the upcoming elections. The party has strongly condemned the incident and demanded swift action against those responsible. Musabbir, a former general secretary of the Dhaka City North unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal, the BNP’s volunteer wing, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka. Another individual sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a city hospital. The attackers reportedly fled the scene immediately after opening fire.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described the murder as a brutal and alarming act, claiming it reflects a renewed pattern of violence aimed at creating instability during the country’s political transition. He accused unidentified groups of exploiting the prevailing situation to undermine the interim administration and spread fear.

The BNP leadership has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to law enforcement agencies, demanding the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and exemplary punishment. Party leaders warned that failure to act decisively would raise serious questions about the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order.

Ahead of Musabbir’s funeral prayers, held in front of the BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan, senior party leaders reiterated their demands and linked the killing to other unresolved politically motivated attacks. The party has also announced nationwide protest programmes, including marches in major cities, to press for justice.

While describing the killing as part of a broader attempt to sabotage political stability, BNP leaders maintained that such violence would not deter their commitment to democratic processes and fair elections. A murder case has been filed in connection with the incident, naming several unidentified suspects. Police say investigations are ongoing, though no arrests have been announced so far. The killing has intensified concerns over law and order in the capital and highlighted the challenges facing the interim government as political tensions rise in the lead-up to the next phase of Bangladesh’s electoral process. 

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