Bagerhat Correspondent

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said the party does not particularly oppose any other political party; instead, their opposition is directed towards the old settlement's stickiness.

"Those who seek to uphold the mafia system and continue extortion will no longer be accepted by the people," he said.

The NCP leader came up with the remarks  at a public meeting on Bagerhat Rail Road on the 12th day as part of the party's countrywide campaign titled 'Desh Gort-e July Padajatra' (March for Nation Building) on Saturday night.

Addressing the political parties, Nahid Islam emphasized that the state must be reformed and the country rebuilt.

He warned that if they continue to oppose reforms, preserve the old arrangements, or uphold politics rooted in extortion, mafia influence, and corruption, the people will turn against them.

He questioned, "What are you seeing that’s causing this backlash?" He also pointed out that students are once again taking to the streets in universities, signaling widespread discontent.

He said that there was a public uprising against the mafia, corruption, and extortion system. Despite this, they have not yet been able to eliminate these issues, which is why they have returned with renewed effort.

He urged the people to trust them, promising that they will bring about change in the extortion and corruption system as a commitment to the martyrs.

He emphasized that the implementation of the July Charter is essential and must be completed within July-August.

Addressing the police administration, Nahid Islam urged that the police must stand with the people and oppose extortionists. He warned that if the police behave like partisan entities, their fate will be similar to those who were partisan during fascist regimes.

The event was also attended by a stable of NCP leaders, including Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, Senior Joint Secretary Dr. Tasnim Jara, Senior Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Abid, NCP Bagerhat Chief Coordinator Syed Morshed Anwar, and others.

NCP leaders Hasnat Abdullah, Samantha Sharmin, Nahida Sarwar Niva, Abdul Hannan Masud, Mohammad Ataullah, Dr. Mahmuda Mitu, Molya Rahmatullah, Tajnubha Jabin, Md. Shafiullah, Abid Ahmed, and many leaders and activists were also present.

Earlier, NCP central leaders, including Nahid Islam, visited the families of martyrs and injured individuals from Bagerhat during the July Movement, inquiring about their well-being.