Jamaat Candidate's Kin Threatens BNP Workers: 'Slit Throats' Remark Goes Viral in Bangladesh

• Zakaria Niyogi, nephew of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi, threatened to "slit throats" of BNP supporters in Netrokona, Bangladesh.
• The threat was made during a protest rally and a video clip of his speech went viral as general elections approach.
• Zakaria, a district Jamaat working committee member and college lecturer, later apologized, citing anger over repeated harassment by BNP supporters.
• Jamaat candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi reprimanded his nephew, attributing the remarks to an emotional outburst.
• BNP candidate Md. Rafikul Islam Hilali expressed feeling threatened and plans to file a written complaint; police are investigating.

Why It Matters: A Jamaat candidate's nephew in Bangladesh threatened BNP workers, sparking controversy and police investigation.