Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate Rumeen Farhana got into an argument with an executive magistrate yesterday (17 January) after a mobile court fined one of her supporters for violating the election code of conduct in Brahmanbaria’s Sarail upazila.
The incident occurred around 4pm in the Islampur area under Noagaon Union, where supporters of Rumeen Farhana had arranged a rally. A mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Shahriya Hasan Khan fined a supporter, identified as Jewel, Tk40,000 for organising the gathering.
Confirming the matter, Sarail Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer for the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency Md Abubakar Sarkar said the fine was imposed for organising a rally in violation of the election code of conduct.
He added that the candidate later argued with the executive magistrate over the action.
A video of the confrontation later circulated on social media, drawing criticism from various quarters.
The video shows Rumeen Farhana arguing with the magistrate and gesturing with her thumb. Her personal assistant, Zakir Hossain Shuvo, was also accused of behaving inappropriately with the magistrate.
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