Jamaat Candidate's Nephew Threatens BNP Supporters: 'Slit Throats' Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

• Zakaria Niyogi, nephew of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Khairul Kabir Niyogi, threatened BNP supporters to "slit their throats" in Netrokona, Bangladesh.
• The threats were made during a protest rally ahead of general elections and a video of the speech went viral.
• Zakaria, a member of the district Jamaat’s working committee, cited past altercations and assaults by BNP supporters as the reason for his outburst.
• He later apologized for his "inappropriate remarks," stating he could not control his anger.
• BNP candidate Md. Rafikul Islam Hilali expressed feeling threatened and plans to file a formal complaint with the returning officer; police are awaiting a complaint to take legal action.

Why It Matters: A Jamaat candidate's nephew threatened BNP supporters with violence, sparking controversy and police action.