At least 72 BNP leaders and activists were sent to jail in Natore yesterday after being denied bail in 4 speedy trial tribunal cases.
Chief Judicial Magistrate of Natore, Liaquot Ali Molla passed the order after the BNP activists appeared before the court with bail prayer.
The four cases were filed with the speedy trial tribunal following a clash between BNP and Awami League activists after the Baraigram upazilla election on March 23.
Four local Awami League activists, Jahir Khamaru, Shamsul Islam, Taijul Islam and Gulzar lodged the cases accusing the BNP men of vandalism and looting.
Sanowar Hossain Sana, senior vice president of Baraigram upazila Jubadal and district BNP secretary Aminul Haq confirmed the 72 accused as BNP men. They blamed the local AL leaders and activists for the violence as their candidate did not win the election.
They demanded the quick release of the BNP activists.
Local sources said many BNP activists and leaders have gone into hiding after January 5 election to avoid arrest.