The BNP has expelled four local leaders in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram for their involvement in violence and road blockades following the announcement of party nominations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. According to a press release issued early Tuesday, the expelled leaders are Sitakunda Swechchhasebak Dal President Alaudin Moni, General Secretary Helal Uddin Babor, Sitakunda Municipality Convenor Mamun, and Sonai Chhari Union Jubo Dal General Secretary Momin Uddin Mintu.

Signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the statement said the four were involved in clashes and vandalism on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway in the Kadam Rasul, Bhatiari Bazar, and Jalil Gate areas on Monday evening, shortly after the party unveiled its list of 237 candidates.

The expelled leaders, described as followers of BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury — who was denied nomination for the Chattogram-4 seat — have been removed from all party posts, including primary membership, for breaching party discipline and engaging in activities against public interest.