‘Joy Bangla’ Graffiti Appears on Walls Across Panchagarh’s Debiganj

Local Correspondent

Walls of various institutions in Debiganj, Panchagarh, have been adorned with the iconic “Joy Bangla” slogan along with other phrases, sparking curiosity among locals.

On Friday, January 31, residents noticed these writings on walls around the Debiganj municipality area. The slogans, painted in red, black, and blue, included phrases such as “Joy Bangla,” “Joy Sheikh Hasina,” and “Sheikh Hasina, You Are Trustworthy.”

Locations such as the Upazila Parishad premises, Nripendra Narayan Government High School, and Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium were among the sites where the graffiti was prominently visible.

Following the political shift on August 5, leaders and activists of the Awami League, the Bangladesh Chhatra League, and their affiliates reportedly went into hiding in Debiganj, with little public activity observed since then. However, the sudden appearance of these slogans suggests a resurgence of their presence.

The official Facebook page of the Chhatra League shared photos and videos of the graffiti at 1 PM on Friday, indicating their potential involvement.

When contacted, local Chhatra League leaders declined to comment on the matter, leaving questions about the graffiti’s origins unanswered.