Unrest in Kumarkhali: a deceased individual included in Ward BNP committee list
The Kumarkhali upazila in Kushtia is currently experiencing internal BNP upheaval, following the controversial inclusion of a deceased individual in the Chapra Union Ward-5 BNP committee [1][2][3].
Md Shahid, a former BNP member, was inexplicably listed among the committee members, despite passing away more than a year ago from cardiac arrest [1]. This inclusion has sparked bewildered criticism among grassroots party members, who question the transparency and credibility of the committee formation process.
Lutfur Rahman, Upazila BNP member secretary, defended the committee formation process, stating that it involved multiple leaders and no objections were raised at the time of approval [2]. However, Md Fazlu, organizing secretary of the committee and brother of the deceased Md Shahid, claims that a different list was approved instead of the one they submitted [3].
The absurd inclusion of a deceased individual appears to be a mistake, according to Md Fazlu. One leader's area alone contributed 42 members, which Abdur Razzak Raja, a sidelined party leader, considers absurdly disproportionate [3]. The remaining eight areas contributed only nine members collectively [2]. This skewed distribution has led to accusations of favoritism towards relatives and close associates over long-serving leaders [3].
Rezaul Haque, Chapra Union BNP general secretary, has offered to investigate and clarify the situation. Shahid Mia, president of Ward-5 BNP, was unaware of the inclusion of a deceased person in the committee and has promised to verify the list [3].
The internal BNP upheaval in Kumarkhali underscores the party members’ concerns over transparency and credibility of committee formation. The exact reason or motive for the inclusion of Md Shahid remains unclear, and no additional reliable sources have clarified whether this was accidental or intentional [1][2][3].
As the investigation continues, the BNP in Kumarkhali is left grappling with questions of procedural lapses, political maneuvering, and the integrity of their local units.
Politics within Kumarkhali's BNP branch has turned towards general-news coverage due to the controversial inclusion of a deceased individual in the Chapra Union Ward-5 BNP committee, which has raised questions about crime-and-justice issues, such as procedural lapses and favoritism towards relatives and close associates.
In an attempt to address these concerns, Rezaul Haque, Chapra Union BNP general secretary, has offered to investigate and clarify the situation, while Shahid Mia, president of Ward-5 BNP, has promised to verify the list and shed light on the exact reason or motive for the inclusion of the deceased Md Shahid.
