Shyamoli Sultana Jedeni, the wife of Hannan Masud, the National Civic Party (NCP) candidate representing the Noakhali-6 constituency, has alleged a violent assault at a polling station during the ongoing election process. Speaking on her verified Facebook page, Shyamoli stated that on Monday, while attending a local polling centre, she was attacked with an iron rod by members of the BNP and had her mobile phone forcibly taken.
According to Shyamoli, her mobile phone was smashed while she attempted to record the assault. Her brother-in-law was also reportedly assaulted during the same incident. She further alleged that the authorities present at the scene remained largely inactive, failing to intervene or prevent the attack.
Commenting on the incident, NCP convener Nahid Islam said: “Hannan Masud’s wife has been subjected to a terrorist-style assault at a polling centre in Noakhali-6 (Hatia). Her mobile phone was seized, and the law enforcement authorities failed to take any effective action.” He also highlighted that voters had faced obstacles on their way to the polling stations and urged the rapid arrest of those responsible, emphasising the need for a secure and fair voting environment.
Local sources have reported that security measures have now been strengthened across the Noakhali-6 constituency polling stations. Additional police personnel have been deployed to ensure closer monitoring of these centres. Nevertheless, political tensions remain high, underlining the urgent requirement for prompt administrative action to prevent election-related violence.
A summary of the incident and related details is presented in the table below:
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidate | Hannan Masud |
| Political Party | National Civic Party (NCP) |
| Constituency | Noakhali-6 (Hatia) |
| Affected Individual | Shyamoli Sultana Jedeni (wife) |
| Nature of Attack | Assault with iron rod; mobile phone confiscated |
| Accompanying Victim | Brother-in-law |
| Complaint | Inaction of authorities |
| Demand | Arrest of attackers and secure, fair voting process |
Election observers in the area have stressed that swift and decisive measures to ensure the safety of candidates and voters are critical for maintaining public confidence in the electoral process. The allegations made by Shyamoli Sultana Jedeni are likely to escalate electoral tensions further.
Meanwhile, voters and local residents are calling for enhanced security at polling stations and a responsible response from law enforcement authorities to guarantee that all candidates and voters can participate in the election without fear of violence.