Armed Gang’s Threats Force NGO to Cancel Qurbani Meat Distribution Program

Special Correspondent

The Jahadi Foundation, a volunteer organization operating with Turkish assistance in Jhenaidah, has canceled its Qurbani meat distribution program following terrorist attacks and threats against its workers.

In a press release, the authorities stated that since 2011, they have been distributing food during Ramadan and Qurbani meat to underprivileged families in the district. This initiative has been widely appreciated across the country. Continuing this tradition, around 50,000 needy families received food aid during Ramadan this year, and preparations were made to distribute Qurbani meat as well. This year, the organization had planned to sacrifice nearly 400 cattle, with purchases already completed and contracts finalized with local butchers.

To ensure the smooth execution of the program, the Jahadi Foundation had completed all necessary preparations.

However, for several days, certain individuals had been attempting to disrupt the program through various means. Yesterday around 1 PM, more than 50 armed men arrived on 24-25 motorcycles at the designated meat distribution site, “Kingshuk Brickfield,” wielding iron rods, hockey sticks, machetes, and other crude weapons. They conducted a sudden show of force, stopping the decorators from working, hurling abusive language, and threatening to halt the Qurbani meat distribution in the area.

According to the organization’s officials, a malicious group is behind this armed demonstration and threats, attempting to serve their ulterior motives.

Given the security concerns and to prevent any untoward incidents, the Jahadi Foundation has announced the suspension of this year’s Qurbani meat distribution program.

The organization has already filed a formal complaint with Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station regarding the incident.