, Oct. 10 -- Chuadanga district unit of BNP on Thursday held a press conference protesting what it called a "planned smear campaign" by expatriate YouTuber Elias Hossain against the party.

The briefing was held at the Chuadanga Sahitya Parishad auditorium, where the district BNP's Organising Secretary, Shafiqul Islam Pitu, read out a written statement.

He alleged that Elias Hossain, whom he termed an "extortionist," was working to serve the agenda of an anti-liberation group.

"One of our new nomination seekers and his uncle are involved in this conspiracy to damage BNP's image for their personal gain," he said.

"Wherever BNP is strong and the chances of winning are high, a faction is trying to spread venom. They are attempting to conf...