Jhalakathi, 16 Aug (V7N) – Allegations have surfaced that the banned Jhalakathi district unit of the Bangladesh Chatra League (BCL) is attempting to become active again under the cover of darkness. On Thursday night, ahead of National Mourning Day commemorating the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, posters were reportedly pasted in various locations across the region on behalf of the district BCL.
 
Witnesses stated that after 10 PM, posters appeared along key points of the Barisal-Jhalakathi regional highway, particularly in areas under Nalchity Police Station including BSCIC, Protap, Boroitala, Bhairabpasha, Shatpakia, Sreerampur, and Amirabad. The posters carried messages in remembrance of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and bore the name of the BCL's Jhalakathi district branch.
 
A senior official of the law enforcement agency, requesting anonymity, said, “We have not yet confirmed the identities of those who put up the posters. Investigations are underway and appropriate actions will be taken based on findings.”
 
Multiple sources claimed the posters were put up discreetly during the night. In response, the police set up checkpoints at strategic locations including the Jhalakathi petrol pump intersection and increased patrols along key roads. Special monitoring units were deployed, and questioning of suspects is ongoing.
 
Md. Mizanur Rahman Mubin, an executive member of the district BNP and acting office secretary, condemned the act, saying, “The banned Chatra League is creating public anxiety through secretive poster campaigns. They no longer have the courage to hold political events openly following the mass uprising, which is why they resort to such covert tactics.”
 
Despite the controversy, the president of the banned BCL Jhalakathi unit, Abdullah Al Masud Madhu, posted images of the posters on his personal Facebook profile. He wrote, “On the occasion of the National Mourning Day, posters were placed in different parts of Jhalakathi on behalf of the district Chhatra League. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who were involved.”
 
Officer-in-Charge, (OC) of Nalchity Police Station, Md. Abdus Salam, stated, “Our patrol teams are on duty along the highway. It is likely that the posters were placed during hours when the area was less monitored. We are treating the matter seriously and working to identify those responsible.”
 
The incident has reignited debates about the political re-emergence of banned organizations and the evolving nature of grassroots political activity in post-uprising Bangladesh.
 
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