NCP Held Responsible for Interim Government’s Failures: Hasnat Abdullah

Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organiser of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) for the southern region, has stated that despite the participation of BNP and other parties, his party is being held accountable for all failures and shortcomings of the interim government.

He made the remarks on Saturday (20 September) during the third dialogue session of “Youth State Thinking” held at the Diploma Engineers Institute in Kakrail, Dhaka.

Key Statements by Hasnat Abdullah

• Political Accountability:
  Abdullah criticised the current political situation, stating: “Bangladesh’s politics is now captive to the media, businessmen, and mafia groups. Genuine representation of the people has been lost. Political parties are accountable not to the citizens but to certain groups. If this continues, democracy will never become strong.”
• Role of Politicians:
  He emphasised that politics must remain in the hands of politicians, saying: “People expect innovation from the NCP. We acknowledge our limitations and review them. We are capable of admitting mistakes, receiving advice, and making corrections to pursue a Bangladesh-centric politics.”
• Media Concerns:
  Abdullah raised concerns about media trials and character assassination of NCP leaders. He specifically mentioned the media coverage of their meeting with former US Ambassador Peter Haas in Cox’s Bazar on 5 August, arguing that the reporting was biased. He clarified: “We are not against the media, but we demand objectivity and fairness in reporting.

Summary of Key Points

Hasnat Abdullah’s remarks underline the NCP’s demand for political accountability, fair media representation, and leadership-driven governance, while highlighting the party’s willingness to acknowledge mistakes and reform.