Extremists Attack Freedom Fighters’ Office Over Broadcasting Bangabandhu’s Speech

District Correspondent

Extremists attacked the Kaliganj Freedom Fighters’ Office on Independence Day, smashing a microphone used to broadcast a speech by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. During the incident, caretaker Sagar Hossain was assaulted, and parts of the microphone were taken away by the attackers.

The attack occurred around 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Freedom Fighters’ Office in Kaliganj.

According to Yakub Ali, owner of Desh Mic & Audio, a sound system was rented out to the Freedom Fighters’ Office for 1,000 taka by Freedom Fighter Liakat Ali. He mentioned that caretaker Sagar Hossain had been playing Bangabandhu’s speech through the microphone when local individuals initially warned him to stop. Despite the warning, the broadcast continued.

Hearing the speech, a group of extremists marched to the office and launched the attack. They beat Sagar Hossain, damaged the microphone, and took away its horn.

Freedom Fighter Liakat Hossain stated that he usually arranges microphones for events and had instructed Sagar to play patriotic songs on this occasion.

Kaliganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam Howladar confirmed hearing about the incident but noted that no official complaint had been filed. He assured that appropriate legal action would be taken if a complaint is lodged.