When contacted, the "pir" Dr Md Abdul Mannan did not receive his phone. Shahidul Islam, member of Ward 9 in Ashekpur Union, told Dhaka Tribune that Dr Abdul Mannan claims to be "pir" through his paternal bloodline. More than 300 followers of the "pir" attended the Eid prayer on June 6 in defiance of the government announcement. On the other hand, Khatib Maulana Abdur Rashid of Parthekhur Maddhapara Mosque announced Eid on June 5 according to the government decision, which upset "pir" Abdul Mannan and his followers. Ward Member Shahidul Islam claimed the "pir" and his mob threatened him as well for aiding in the Eid celebration on June 5.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 09, 2019 15:33 UTC