Manna alleges threats, obstruction by BNP in Bogura-2 campaign

Nagorik Oikko Convenor Mahmudur Rahman Manna has alleged that BNP activists are obstructing his election campaign and issuing threats in Bogura-2 constituency, reports bdnews24.com.

Manna made the allegations at a press conference at the Bogura Press Club around 8:30pm on Tuesday.

He said attempts to harass him began after the election schedule was announced, including efforts to disqualify his candidacy by labelling him a loan defaulter and mobilising a 'mob' during scrutiny in Bogura.

"Despite submitting the same documents, my candidacy was declared valid in Dhaka-18, but rejected here. That shows what happened," he said.

Manna also alleged that since the fall of what he described as the 'fascist Hasina regime' in August 2024, false cases had been filed in Shibganj against those working for him, while supporters were being threatened.

Nagorik Oikko had remained aligned with the BNP during anti-government movements, and BNP leaders initially said Bogura-2 would be left for Manna as a BNP-backed alliance candidate.

However, BNP nominee Mir Shahe Alam did not withdraw his candidacy and is contesting in the seat with the party's Sheaf of Paddy symbol.