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A girls’ football match in Taraganj, Rangpur, was canceled due to threats from a local Islamic Movement Bangladesh leader.

• The match was part of an inter-district football competition held annually at Burirhat High School, featuring both men’s and women’s teams.
• The leader of the Islamic Movement, Ashraf Ali, demanded the match be stopped without giving a reason, leading to tensions between organizers and the religious group.
• The local administration imposed Section 144 after an emergency meeting failed to reach a compromise, citing concerns over law and order.
• This incident follows similar disruptions to football matches in Dinajpur and Joypurhat on January 28, which were later rescheduled with administrative intervention.

Source: The Daily Star