BNP Leader Expelled After Cocaine Arrest in Bangladesh

Saifuzzaman Kajal, a local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Netrokona, has been expelled from all party positions following his arrest with a significant quantity of cocaine. The decision was announced in a press release signed by the Netrokona District BNP General Secretary, Rafiqul Islam Hilali.

Kajal, who was a member of the Kalmakanda upazila unit BNP, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Dhaka's Uttara area on April 14. At the time of his arrest, he was found in possession of 480 grams of cocaine.

The expulsion cites Kajal's alleged breach of party discipline, engagement in anti-organizational activities, and actions contrary to the party's policies and ideals. Hilali emphasized the party's zero-tolerance stance, stating, “Anyone involved in drugs or any other criminal activities will face organizational action, regardless of how influential they are. There is no place for such people in the BNP.”

The incident highlights the party's efforts to distance itself from members involved in criminal activities, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining its image and adhering to its stated principles.

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Anyone involved in drugs or any other criminal activities will face organizational action, regardless of how influential they are. There is no place for such people in the BNP