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A meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chaiman Tarique Rahman and party activists in New York descended into chaos on Friday, leaving many US-based BNP leaders and activists angry and disappointed, according to a report by Kalbela.
Hundreds of BNP activists from different US states gathered outside the Grand Hyatt hotel in Manhattan, hoping to meet Tarique Rahman and offer him greetings during his visit to New York.
Many had travelled long distances and incurred significant expenses for the opportunity. However, only a limited number of senior leaders and activists were reportedly able to meet him due to security restrictions and overcrowding.
As the situation became disorderly, frustrated activists complained of poor coordination and mismanagement by the organisers. Some alleged favouritism, while several state-level leaders called for those responsible to be identified and held accountable.
The gathering also drew the attention of New York City police and Secret Service personnel, who formed a security cordon around the hotel as activists raised slogans and created a commotion.
Several BNP leaders from states including Florida, California, Texas, Massachusetts and New York expressed disappointment that they had travelled hundreds of miles but were unable to meet Tarique Rahman.
The event was arranged during Tarique Rahman’s visit to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
He arrived in the city on September 21 and left for Dhaka via Dubai late Friday night, according to the report.
