National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has warned that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman could potentially face legitimacy challenges in the future, similar to how BNP founder Ziaur Rahman was branded as an illegal power grabber through the cancellation of the fifth amendment of the constitution. Speaking at a mass leaflet distribution campaign near the Mirpur 10 roundabout in the capital on Sunday afternoon, Nahid expressed grave apprehension that even the most well-crafted amendments by the current parliament's unilateral constitutional reform committee could later be overturned by future regimes to delegitimize the current administration.
Urging the government to break away from outdated political precedents and authoritarian legal structures, the NCP leader emphasized that the demand for a constitutional reform council is being raised precisely for the long-term political well-being and security of Tarique Rahman. He argued that only through such a council can the nation dismantle the legacy of previous authoritarian parliaments, illegal governance, and fascist constitutional frameworks to establish a resilient and enduring democratic order in Bangladesh.
Shifting focus to the deteriorating law and order situation across the country, Nahid Islam alleged that instability is rampant from the plains to the hill tracts. He sharply criticized the administration for its failure to maintain peace and stability in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, stating that the government has utterly failed to provide clear explanations regarding the underlying causes of the ongoing unrest in the region. He expressed deep frustration over the silence and lack of decisive statements from the Home Minister concerning the safety and security of the hill districts.
In light of these mounting crises—including the worsening law and order scenario, soaring prices of daily commodities, constant hikes in fuel prices, and rampant partisan politicization across state institutions—the Dhaka North and South metropolitan branches of the NCP have announced a massive mass demonstration program at Shahbagh on October 30. Sunday's leaflet distribution in Mirpur marked the second day of a week-long outreach campaign designed to mobilize public support for the upcoming rally.
Local leaders and activists actively participated in the Mirpur campaign, drawing attention from commuters and local residents. Speakers reiterated that mere changes in political power are insufficient to resolve the country's systemic issues, insisting that deep structural reforms across state apparatuses are vital to ensure citizens' fundamental rights and establish good governance.
Political analysts observe that Nahid Islam's remarks have sparked a fresh debate within the country's political landscape. As discussions surrounding constitutional reforms intensify alongside growing concerns over regional stability and economic hardships, the opposition's aggressive outreach signals mounting political pressure on the government in the days ahead.
