Rizvi details action against BNP leaders, activists over ‘violence and misconduct’The BNP has reportedly expelled or removed several thousand of its leaders and activists over “misconduct”, warning that no one will be spared for using the party’s name to commit violence, criminal acts, or unethical behaviour. “In Kurigram’s Chilmari, leaders caused chaos during a torch procession, carried out vandalism, and attacked fellow activists over a dispute about forming a committee,” he said. He also also confirmed the expulsion of Ibrahim Hawlader, general secretary of Chanrchra Union BNP in Bhola’s Tazumuddin Upazila. “Our message to all party leaders and activists is that they must act responsibly and with dignity in public,” Rizvi said. Those in politics must be the most refined people in society.”‘ACTION TAKEN AGAINST 4,000 TO 5,000’Rizvi said the BNP has acted swiftly wherever reports of misconduct emerged.
