NCP Accused of Plotting to Delay National Election: BNP Leader Faruk

Staff Reporter

Zainul Abdin Faruk, a member of the BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council, alleged that the National Citizens Party (NCP), formed by activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, is instigating unrest to postpone the upcoming national election.

Faruk stated, “The people have paved the way for a successful national election through their movement. However, this new party is now trying to create chaos to delay the election. People have started to notice this.”

He made these remarks during a citizen gathering organized by the Democracy Forum in front of the National Press Club on Wednesday, March 12, to protest against widespread violence against women, oppression, rape, online harassment, deteriorating law and order, and the lack of justice.

The BNP leader urged the government to announce a clear roadmap for the national election, warning, “If the government delays the election under the pretext of reforms, the Awami League will attempt to regain dominance. Reforms must be carried out, but the government must thwart conspirators and declare an electoral roadmap.”

Faruk also called on Dr. Yunus, saying, “As a political worker, I urge Dr. Yunus to organize a neutral national election in light of the people’s aspirations, rather than forming a constituent assembly.”

He emphasized that political parties should form a government through an acceptable election, implement reform proposals through parliamentary discussions, and restore voting rights. He added, “It is Dr. Yunus’s responsibility to facilitate this, in line with the demands of the people and political parties involved in the movement under Tarique Rahman’s leadership.”

Faruk concluded by appealing to the government, “We urge the authorities to arrange an election promptly so that the people can exercise their right to vote.”