Attack on CPB office in Paltan

An attack has taken place on the office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Mukti Bhaban, in Paltan of the capital. A group of youths carried out this attack around 10pm on Monday (October 26). CPB has held BNP and Jamaat leaders and activists responsible for this incident. However, BNP leaders and activists have denied the allegation.

After the attack tension spread in front of Mukti Bhaban. Supporters of both sides were seen giving various slogans there. Law enforcement agencies are on alert to avoid any unpleasant situation.

CPB Central Committee President Sajjad Zahir Chandan has said, “A few youths have carried out a sudden attack on our office Mukti Bhaban.” He has held BNP and Jamaat leaders and activists responsible for this incident.

Sajjad Zahir Chandan has informed that this situation has been created centering on the incident of former president of Chhatra Union Dipak Shil being arrested in the evening and later released. The attackers’ allegation is that CPB leaders and activists gave the ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan. However, he has claimed that no such slogan was given from the CPB office.

Paltan Thana officer-in-charge (OC) Ariful Islam has said regarding this that after former president of Chhatra Union Dipak Shil was arrested and later released, his supporters gave the ‘Joy Bangla’ slogan while celebrating. Some persons carried out the attack being angry over this allegation.

The OC has further said that from the CPB side some of the attackers have been alleged to be BNP leaders and activists. However, BNP leaders and activists have denied it. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Police have taken position between the two sides to avoid any unpleasant situation.