Section 144 imposed across Habiganj municipality

The Habiganj district administration has imposed Section 144 across the municipal area to prevent possible clashes amid rival political programmes announced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP).

Under an order issued on Wednesday (29 July), gatherings of four or more people, along with processions, rallies and public meetings, have been banned at designated locations within the municipality until further notice.

Habiganj Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Moinul Haque confirmed the development.

The district administration said the restrictions were imposed in the interest of public safety amid recent clashes and concerns over the prevailing law and order situation. Additional police have been deployed at key points across the town to enforce the order.

The move came a day after a convoy carrying senior NCP leaders was attacked in Habiganj on Tuesday evening. In response, the NCP announced a protest programme, while the BNP also scheduled a programme at the same time, raising concerns over a possible confrontation.

Authorities said the restrictions were necessary to maintain law and order and prevent any potential violence.