Attack on a pharmacy in Madhupur, Tangail

An attack took place at a pharmacy in Madhupur, Tangail. It is alleged that on February 14, a few miscreants attacked and vandalized Sohag Pharmacy in Madhupur. According to videos broadcast on Facebook live and local posts, pharmacy owners were forbidden to open their shops on the occasion of Valentine's Day. However, some traders defied this ban and sold condoms at their shops, which caused tension among locals. Following this incident, some people attacked the pharmacy.

In protest of this incident, the Madhupur Shilpa Banik Samity immediately held a protest meeting. At the meeting, Madhupur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Emranul Kabir said, "Wherever you find terrorists and extortionists, catch them and hand them over to the law." (Source: Facebook Live) Several pharmacy owners, declining to be named, said, "We did not do any provocative work. We only opened our shops to do business. But some people came and attacked our shops."

(Source: Facebook Post) Regarding the matter, OC Emranul Kabir said, "We are looking into the matter. Legal action will be taken against the culprits after investigation." Local sources further informed that, due to being targeted in the attack, the Madhupur Shilpa Banik Samity brought out a protest procession in the evening. Slogans like "Smash and crush the black hands of terrorists" were chanted in the procession. (Source: Facebook Live)