In a significant move, the Nabiganj unit of the Bangladesh Chhatra Dal has expelled seventeen of its leaders and activists for violating party discipline. The decision was formalised on Monday, 2 February, through a joint letter signed by the district Chhatra Dal convener, Shahinur Islam, and the secretary, Samir Chakraborty.
The expelled members include prominent figures from various student units across Nabiganj, encompassing former conveners, secretaries, and presidents of college and union branches. According to the official statement, the disciplinary action extends to both their primary membership and all affiliated positions within the party.
List of Expelled Leaders:
| No. | Name | Position | Affiliation/Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apel Mahmud | Former Convener | Nabiganj Upazila Chhatra Dal |
| 2 | Golam Samdani Hridoy | Former Convener | Nabiganj Government College Chhatra Dal |
| 3 | Sad Sajib | Former Secretary | Nabiganj Government College Chhatra Dal |
| 4 | Arian Zahid | Former Acting Convener | Nabiganj Municipal Chhatra Dal |
| 5 | Zihadul Islam Zihad | President | Shyamgram Mohini School & College Chhatra Dal |
| 6 | Zahid Hasan Maruf | General Secretary | Shibpur Ustad Alauddin Khan College Chhatra Dal |
| 7 | Maksudul Haque | Former President | Shibpur Union Chhatra Dal |
| 8 | Alif Ahmed | Former President | Borikandi Union Chhatra Dal |
| 9 | Abu Yusuf | Former Senior Joint Convener | Nabiganj Government College Chhatra Dal |
| 10 | Mehedi Sarkar | President | Alimuddin Jobeda Honours College Chhatra Dal |
| 11 | Hridoy Mia | Senior Vice President | Alimuddin Jobeda Honours College Chhatra Dal |
| 12 | Suman Ahmed | Former Joint Convener | Brahmanbaria Government College Chhatra Dal |
| 13 | Robin Sarkar | Former Joint Convener | Nabiganj Upazila Chhatra Dal |
| 14 | Jhinuk | President | Ratanpur Union Chhatra Dal |
| 15 | Rakib | Former General Secretary | Ratanpur Union Chhatra Dal |
| 16 | Mohammad Taufazzal Hossain Tuhin | Former Member | Nabiganj Upazila Chhatra Dal |
| 17 | Raihan Sikder | Former Vice President | Shibpur Union Chhatra Dal |
| 18 | Oliur Rahman Noyon | General Secretary | Shibpur Union Chhatra Dal |
The expelled leaders have expressed their reactions on social media, with opinions ranging from remorseful acknowledgment of disciplinary violations to affirmations of their enduring loyalty to the party.
Speaking to the press, Apel Mahmud, a former convener, stated:
“It is true that we were accused of violating party discipline while acting out of personal loyalty. Yet, our love for the party remains unwavering. Even if expelled, we remain Chhatra Dal members for life. The BNP is intertwined with us at our very core. Despite the party’s decision, our allegiance will never waver.”
This disciplinary measure reflects the party leadership’s ongoing efforts to maintain internal cohesion and discipline across its student network in Nabiganj and the wider Brahmanbaria district.
