NCP Leaders May Visit Cox’s Bazar, But Why the Secrecy? – Questions Rizvi

Senior Joint Secretary General of the BNP, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, has raised questions over the secretive nature of a recent visit to Cox’s Bazar by central leaders of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP). Speaking to journalists on Thursday, 7 August, during a condolence visit to the family of a victim of the Milestone School & College plane tragedy in Dhaka, Rizvi expressed public concern regarding the opaque circumstances of the NCP delegation’s travel.

He stated:

“Several leaders of the NCP have gone to Cox’s Bazar — that’s not a problem. Anyone can travel there. If they are meeting diplomats or attending any formal programmes, that too is acceptable. But people are suspicious — why the secrecy? This should not be the case.”

Rizvi emphasised that the NCP had been part of the mass uprising movement and had played a visible leadership role. As such, transparency in their activities is essential:

“The public expects clarity from those involved in the movement to restore democracy. Why are you creating room for speculation? Why are questions being raised about your actions? You are free to meet whomever you wish, to go wherever you like.”

He advised the NCP leadership:

“Simply declare it publicly. If everything is in the open, there will be no confusion. But when things are done in secret, people begin to suspect conspiracies. Stories will naturally begin to form.”

Rizvi concluded by stressing that political leaders operate under constant public scrutiny, and for this reason, maintaining transparency is not only wise but necessary for the public good.

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