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National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has vowed to campaign in every village of Gopalganj, declaring the district will belong to pro-Bangladesh forces, not ‘Mujibists’.  “We will go to Gopalganj again. If we remain alive, we will campaign in every village of every upazila of Gopalganj. The flag of the July mass uprising will fly in every household of Gopalganj. Gopalganj will not belong to the ‘Mujibists’, it will belong to Bangladeshis,” he wrote on his verified Facebook page on Thursday (July 17). “We had made a commitment to go to Gopalganj. We have gone, and under oath by the blood of the martyrs, we have declared that we will not allow Mujibism to take root in Gopalganj or anywhere on the soil of Bangladesh,” Nahid added. Nahid, however, clarified that his party harbours no political bias against the residents of Gopalganj. Attack on NCP leaders in Gopalganj carried out with intent to murder: Nahid Islam “We oppose political discrimination against the people of Gopalganj. We will free Gopalganj and the entire country from the terror and fascism of Mujibism. The Awami League has, for decades, endangered the lives of the people of Gopalganj, tarnished the Liberation War, and treated the followers of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ unjustly. We have stated that we will change this situation,” he said. Speaking about the notion of a ‘reshaped Awami League’, Nahid said, “Even after so much bloodshed by the Awami League during the mass uprising, some still wanted to bring a refined Awami League after 5 August. They should remember that the Awami League is no longer a political party, it is a terrorist organisation.” Despite early-day sabotage, he said, they were granted security clearance to enter Gopalganj as per the instructions of the administration and security forces. “We did not march; we only held a roadside gathering. Our people were not allowed to enter from various upazilas of Gopalganj. Buses were stopped in different locations. Still, we peacefully concluded our rally. On the way back, armed attacks were carried out by Awami terrorists. We came out of the area following the instructions given by the security forces.” Gopalganj Attack: NCP announces countrywide protest rally for Thursday Commenting on Wednesday’s attack and casualties linked to NCP’s march in Gopalganj, Nahid demanded a proper investigation and justice. “We have heard that four people were killed. We do not support or expect any extrajudicial killings. Legal action must be taken against the terrorists through due judicial process,” he said. Nahid also accused the administration and intelligence agencies of inaction. “If the administration and intelligence agencies had taken proper steps at the right time, this situation would not have occurred. The government and the administration must take responsibility for this. We demand a thorough investigation into the entire incident and justice for the acts of terrorism,” he added.  

National Citizen Party (NCP) on Friday vowed to resist any attempt to rehabilitate Awami League in Bangladesh politics. “Awami League's registration must be cancelled during the trial proceedings and the NCP is vowing to resist any attempt to bring this mafia group back into politics,” NCP Convener Nahid Islam told a press conference in the city. He said NCP wants to guarantee for the trial of the July massacre as well as all other mass killings and crimes against humanity committed by the fascist past regime. The NCP chief condemned the Chief Adviser’s recent remark over Awami League.  “The chief adviser of the interim government has recently made a statement saying the government has no plan to ban the Awami League. We condemn their statement," he said. NCP member secretary Akhter Hossen and chief organiser for the southern region Hasnat Abdullah also spoke on the occasion. Nahid said all parties concerned should remember that Awami League is not a democratic political party, it is a fascist party. Awami League was not defeated through votes in the election. Awami League as a party has committed genocide in Bangladesh through organisational decisions, he added. He said the Awami League fascist regime has been overthrown from Bangladesh through an unprecedented student-people uprising in Bangladesh history. "Genocidal Awami League Ban Movement" announced “So, Awami League is now outside the democratic framework. NCP firmly rejects any kind of discussion and proposal to allow Awami League to participate in the elections while the trial is pending,” said the NCP Convener. Nahid said the people of Bangladesh have given their final decision against the Awami ideology, party and (electoral) symbol on July 36 (in 2024). “So, the Awami League as a party and its ideology have lost all the rights to do politics in Bangladesh,” he said. During the trial of the Awami League for genocide and crimes against humanity, the political activities of the Awami League and all people and organisations allied with fascism must be banned, said Nahid. He said the National Citizens Party-NCP calls upon all the political parties and sections that are against fascism to take a united decision regarding the Awami League through the July Charter to be declared on the basis of a political consensus. About Army & Others Nahid said if a political party can carry out activities or participate in elections is a completely political decision. The government, existing political parties and the people have the authority to make the decision in this regard, he said. Nahid said the army or any state institution has no authority to comment, plan or give proposals or decisions on this matter. Such practices should not happen in Bangladesh. Political decisions will be taken by political circles, he added. NCP member secretary Akhter Hossen said the NCP would like to express a firm stance against various conspiracies being hatched in home and abroad to rehabilitate the Awami League. DU students again demonstrate demanding AL ban He said the demonstration programmes under the NCP’s leadership with participation of its supporters and well-wishers would continue across the country demanding the trial of Awami League and cancellation of AL’s registration. Akhter said the Awami League is the biggest barrier in the aspiration that was dreamt by the people on August 05, 2024 to build a new Bangladesh. “All the leaders, well-wishers and supporters of the National Citizens Party (NCP) are ready to be present on the streets so that no fascist force can be rehabilitated in Bangladesh in any way,” he said. NCP chief organiser for the northern region Sarjis Alam, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary and senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, among others, were present.