Vandalism erupts in Meherpur
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Violence, arson, and vandalism have erupted between supporters of the nominated and denied BNP candidates in Meherpur-2, prompting police and Army deployment in Gangni to restore law and order, reports bdnews24.com.
In Meherpur-2, former MP Amzad Hossain was nominated as the party's Paddy Sheaf candidate. District BNP President Javed Masud Milton had sought the nomination but was denied.
That evening, Milton's supporters declared Amzad unwelcome in the area and held protests, which included acts of vandalism. The unrest continued into Tuesday morning.
On Monday, BNP announced the party's nomination of 237 candidates in the capital.