Matiranga Correspondent, CHT News
Thursday, 12 February 2026
During voting in the 13th National Parliamentary
Election and referendum, allegations have emerged that supporters of the “Sheaf
of Paddy” symbol forcibly expelled a polling agent of the “Horse” symbol from
the New Ayodhya Government Primary School polling center in No. 5 Belchari
Union of Matiranga upazila, Khagrachari.
It has also been alleged that another agent at the
same center was threatened with physical assault if he left the polling
station.
The incident and threats were reportedly carried out
by Md. Anwar (village: Ayodhya, President of the BNP Ward Committee) and Md.
Mukbul (village: Ayodhya Mour).
Meanwhile, similar allegations have been raised at the
Belchari High School polling center, located in the Belchari Sadar area of the
same union. It is alleged that two agents of the “Horse” symbol were
intimidated and forced out of the center there as well. BNP activists were also
reportedly involved in this incident.
It is noteworthy that voting for the 13th National
Parliamentary Election and referendum is taking place today, 12 February 2026.
In this election, in various centers including Matiranga in Khagrachari
district, there have been allegations that BNP activists and supporters are
expelling agents of rival candidates in order to maintain control of polling
centers.
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