NCP Announces Shahbagh Protest, Demands Resignation of Home and Energy Ministers
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has called for the resignation of the home minister and the energy minister, accusing the government of failing to address deteriorating law and order and a deepening crisis in the energy sector. The party has announced a mass protest in Shahbagh, Dhaka, to press its demands.
NCP Convener and Member of Parliament Nahid Islam announced the programme at a press conference in Munshiganj at 11:30 am on Monday, October 26.
Expressing concern over the country’s overall security situation, Nahid alleged that people were increasingly facing insecurity in different parts of the country. He questioned the home minister’s priorities, arguing that maintaining law and order should remain the ministry’s principal responsibility.
According to Nahid, the home minister has instead been preoccupied with the constitutional amendment committee. He said the minister should no longer remain in charge of the Home Ministry amid the alleged deterioration in public security.
The NCP leader also criticised the government over the situation in the energy sector. He argued that the energy minister could not evade responsibility for the crisis and disruption affecting the sector. The party is demanding the resignation of both ministers and plans to take its protest to Shahbagh.
Nahid also launched a political attack on the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), alleging that the party seeks to consolidate power when it comes to office.
Turning to the upcoming local government elections, the NCP convener warned against any attempt to manipulate the electoral process. He said the party would not accept electoral engineering or any effort to influence the results unfairly.
Nahid further warned that the BNP would not be able to complete its five-year term if such plans were pursued.
The NCP’s planned demonstration signals mounting political pressure over concerns about public security, energy-sector management and electoral integrity. Further details of the protest, including its scheduled time, should be confirmed before publication.
