'This is the last time I'm warning you': Rumeen Farhana argues with magistrate after fine over election code violation
A video of the confrontation circulated on social media, drawing criticism
Brahmanbaria-2 independent candidate Rumeen Farhana got into an argument with an executive magistrate yesterday (17 January) after a mobile court fined one of her supporters for violating the election code of conduct in Brahmanbaria's Sarail upazila.
The incident occurred around 4pm in the Islampur area under Noagaon union, where supporters of Rumeen had arranged a rally. A mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Shahriya Hasan Khan fined a supporter, identified as Jewel, Tk40,000 for organising the gathering.
Confirming the matter, Sarail Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer for the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency Md Abubakar Sarkar said the fine was imposed for organising a rally in violation of the election code of conduct.
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A video of the confrontation later circulated on social media, drawing criticism from various quarters.
"Excuse me, sir... this is the last time I'm warning you. I will not listen to this," Rumeen is heard telling the magistrate. "I'm speaking to you politely today. Next time, I won't be polite."
The video also shows Rumeen making an offensive gesture with her thumb. Her personal assistant, Zakir Hossain Shuvo, was also accused of behaving inappropriately with the magistrate.
Rumeen and her supporters alleged that other candidates are violating the code of conduct but the administration did not take action against them.
