Law And Order Deteriorating, Claims MP Hasnat Abdullah

Political Rallies and Growing Opposition Ranks

The critical remarks were delivered during a major political march and formal joining ceremony held on Sunday afternoon, 17 May, in the Meghna Upazila of Cumilla district. Hasnat Abdullah attended the event as the chief guest, using the platform to address a large gathering of local residents and political activists. The event marked a notable expansion for the opposition party in the region, as more than one hundred new members formally joined the ranks of the NCP, publicising their allegiance by shaking hands with the Cumilla-4 Member of Parliament on stage.

The assembly was presided over by M K Rashid, who serves as the chief coordinator for the Meghna Upazila branch of the National Citizen Party. The event also featured contributions from several high-ranking political figures, including the NCP Joint Chief Coordinator, Navid Nowroz Shah, who attended the gathering as a special guest. A large contingent of local leaders and grassroots activists from across the Cumilla district were present to support the political programme, indicating an intensification of regional political mobilization by the NCP amid growing public discourse regarding domestic governance.

Direct Criticism of the Ministry of Home Affairs

During his keynote address, Hasnat Abdullah expressed profound concern over the visible decline in the nation’s internal security framework, characterizing the recent surge in criminal activities as deeply alarming for public safety. He specifically questioned the efficacy and oversight of the central government, demanding accountability for the spike in homicides within regional jurisdictions. Directing his focus toward executive leadership, the Member of Parliament pointedly asked:

“If four murders can take place within a single Upazila in the span of just three to four months, what exactly is the Home Minister doing?”

The lawmaker further alleged that the leadership of the Ministry of Home Affairs has been failing to adequately manage its primary statutory responsibilities. Abdullah asserted that instead of concentrating on the critical duties of his own department—chiefly the maintenance of domestic peace and the prevention of violent crime—the Home Minister has been routinely interfering in the administrative affairs of other ministries. According to the MP, this lack of departmental focus and misallocation of ministerial attention has directly contributed to the extreme deterioration of the law and order situation currently being observed across various sub-districts.

Regional Security Concerns and Structural Timeline

The political gathering in Meghna Upazila highlights a growing friction between regional parliamentary representatives and the central executive branch regarding local governance. The timeline of reported criminal incidents within the district has fueled arguments by opposition groups that local law enforcement agencies lack sufficient guidance and resources from the central ministry.

The NCP leadership concluded the event by demanding immediate, corrective administrative measures from the executive branch to restore public confidence and stabilize the domestic security environment. They emphasized that the preservation of civilian life must take precedence over inter-ministerial politics, pledging to continue their public campaign until visible improvements in regional policing and state accountability are realized.