Bangladesh Consulate in NY seeks action against miscreants over Aug 24 incident
NN ONLINE:
The Bangladesh Consulate General in New York has sent letters to local authorities to take action against the miscreants responsible for the untoward incident on its premises during an event on August 24.
According to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Consulate General on Tuesday, letters have already been sent to the local police, the Mayor’s office and the regional office of the US Department of State requesting necessary steps.
The statement said the Consulate General on Sunday (August 24) hosted a discussion meeting, marking the first anniversary of the July Uprising Day, with Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam as the chief guest.
Around 150 members of the Bangladeshi community, including students, were present at the programme.
It said despite prior police deployment for security, leaders and activists of the US wing of Awami League and its affiliated bodies gathered in front of the consulate from 5 pm with an intention to disrupt the event targeting the chief guest.
They chanted anti-government slogans, used abusive language and at one point chased invited guests to prevent them from entering the programme.
The statement said the group resorted to destructive acts, including throwing eggs at guests and damaging the glass door of a nearby office in the same building.
Police intervened to stop the violence and detained several people, it added.
Photographs and video footage of the incident have already been handed over to the police as evidence they assured legal action.
The consulate further noted that the miscreants stayed in the area until midnight waving party flags and attempting to harass the chief guest.
Due to strict security measures, the adviser safely entered and exited the venue, attended the event, interacted with guests and departed without any untoward incident, it said.
It also clarified that there was no encounter or contact of any kind between the adviser and the miscreants at any stage.
Despite their failed attempts, the miscreants are now spreading false propaganda on social media and digital platforms, the statement said, urging all concerned not to be misled by such misinformation.