Leaders and activists of New York BNP welcomed the party delegates including its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Upon their arrival at JFK Airport to attend the UN General Assembly session as part of Chief Adviser’s delegation.
Supporters also chanted slogans in favor of Dr Yunus. At the same time, members of banned Awami League’s New York wing began a counter-protest.
Tensions escalated when protesters expressed anger and allegedly assaulted Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of NCP, and another leader, Tasnim Zara.
Various leaders within the NCP have strongly condemned the attack.