Awami League Anniversary Posters at BNP Office in Bogura

Bogura Correspondent

The placing of posters celebrating the 76th founding anniversary of the Awami League on the walls of the BNP’s main office in Majhira, Shajahanpur Upazila, Bogura, and nearby key locations has sparked intense discussions in political circles. While Awami League leaders described it as part of their goodwill gesture, BNP leaders have condemned the act as “provocative,” expressing anger and issuing warnings.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that on Monday morning, June 23, 2025, posters celebrating the Awami League’s founding anniversary were seen on the walls of the BNP office. As the news spread on social media, BNP leaders and activists reacted sharply, with many labeling the act as political retaliation.

Shajahanpur Upazila Awami League President, Lecturer Sohrab Hossain Sannu, stated,
“The Awami League is a historic party founded by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. No one has the authority to ban this party. If anyone perceives the posters on the BNP office as retaliatory, it reflects their narrow mindset. We only conveyed our anniversary greetings.”

Upazila Jubo League Senior Vice-President Ali Imam Inoki commented,
“We believe in tolerant and humane politics. Our intention was to convey greetings on the occasion of the anniversary. The Awami League is the pioneer of the country’s independence, democracy, and development. This initiative was taken to mark this joyous occasion, and we urge everyone not to create unnecessary controversy.”

On the other hand, Shajahanpur Upazila BNP President Enamul Haque Shahin called the incident “illegal and provocative.” He remarked,
“A party whose activities are suspended by court orders engaging in such actions is a violation of the law. This is clearly an act of provocation.”

Political analysts and informed citizens in Bogura believe that in a democratic society, differing opinions or perspectives are natural. However, they expressed concern that creating tension over a celebratory event like an anniversary undermines democracy and tolerant politics. They urged all parties to approach the issue positively.