Protesters demand minister's resignation withdrawal in Rangamati

A protest in Rangamati demanded the withdrawal of Dipen Dewan's resignation as minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs. The demonstration, which lasted an hour, saw protesters blocking the road in front of the district BNP office, causing traffic disruptions.

Protesters asserted that Dipen Dewan is in good health and is a victim of political conspiracy. They urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to reconsider the resignation, warning that his removal could weaken the BNP's standing in the hill region.

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Dipen Dewan is physically and mentally sound. Our CHT minister has become a victim of political conspiracy. A group has conspired against him.

Leaders from various BNP-affiliated organizations, including the District BNP Vice President Saiful Islam Bhutto, former general secretary of the district Chhatra Dal Ali Akbar Suman, Zia Parishad's Rangamati district President Manas Mukur Chakma, and Mahila Dal president Nur Jahan Parul, participated in the protest, raising slogans.

Earlier on the same day, Dipen Dewan had submitted his resignation, citing physical illness as the reason for stepping down from his ministerial post.

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Removing a leader like Dipen Dewan from the hill region could weaken the BNP’s position there in the future.