A man has officially disowned his son by submitting a legal document due to the son’s involvement in the activities of the prohibited Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) in Jhenaidah.
Abu Zafar, the father, submitted the legal document against his son, Md Nahid Hasan Sabuj, aged 24, on March 2. The legal document was formalized at the Jhenaidah District Notary Public office with the support of Advocate Md Sadatur Rahman Hadi.
Sabuj previously held the position of Joint General Secretary of the Bangladesh Chhatra League at Government Keshab Chandra (KC) College. Despite the ban imposed by the government, his son remained active in that branch, disregarding his father’s objections.
Abu Zafar mentioned that his son was recently involved in raising national and party flags and exhibiting portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina at the deserted district Awami League office on February 21. Consequently, he expelled his son from the household and disclaimed any responsibility for his future unlawful actions.
Nasir Uddin, a resident of Aaruakandi village, highlighted that the family encountered official pressure following the flag-raising incident. He also mentioned the family’s prior association with BNP politics and their transition to Awami League due to connections with former upazila leader Shahidul Islam Hiron. Nasir added that after the downfall of Awami League in 2024, Zafar reverted to BNP politics.
Efforts to reach Hossain Md Farhad, the president of KC College BCL branch, were unsuccessful. Advocate Md Shafiqul Rahman from Jhenaidah District Judge Court mentioned that such legal documents do not carry weight in terms of property rights, suggesting the father’s action might be aimed at avoiding police entanglements.
OC Md Shamsul Arefin from Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station confirmed that no legal case has been registered regarding the flag-raising or portrait display at the banned Awami League office.
