, Jan. 13 -- The death of a local BNP leader in army custody has sent shockwaves through Jibannagar, Chuadanga, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise and prompting protests across the town.

Shamsuzzaman Dablu, 50, general secretary of Chuadanga pouro BNP and a resident of Hospitalpara, died around midnight on Monday after being taken into custody during an army operation near Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex.

According to reports, Dablu was at a medicine shop when army personnel approached him at around 10:30 pm. Within two hours of being taken, he had died.

Family members and BNP leaders allege that Dablu's death was the result of torture, a claim that has intensified anger in the area.

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