BNP is turning administration into its servants, claims NCP leader

Akhtar Hossain, member secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is appointing its own party members to the Election Commission to control future elections. He stated that it is impossible to hold fair elections with a commission composed of party loyalists instead of neutral individuals, suggesting the BNP is already paving the way for its future power retention. Hossain further claimed that the BNP is placing its party members in various positions, from university vice-chancellors to other administrative roles, effectively transforming the administration into subservient entities. He made these remarks as the chief guest at a rally held after a 'July March' organized by the NCP in Jhenaidah town on Sunday afternoon. Hossain criticized the BNP for deviating from the ideals of democracy, justice, and equal rights, stating they are undermining the aspirations for a nation where all citizens can coexist harmoniously. He emphasized that the NCP's primary mission is to implement reforms and fulfill the aspirations of martyrs. Mahmuda Mitu, chief organizer of the NCP's central women's wing, accused the BNP of failing to stop extortion by its student and youth wings. She also questioned the leadership of Tarique Rahman, alleging he disregarded his late mother Begum Khaleda Zia's wish to discard the constitution if a people's government came to power. Mitu urged citizens to involve their children in politics and join the NCP to avoid being led by drug dealers, terrorists, and extortionists. The event also featured speeches from other NCP leaders, and was attended by the parents of martyrs Rakib and Sabbir. Earlier, the NCP organized a children's drawing competition in memory of July.