NCP’s Nahid issues 24-hour ultimatum to government to detain Gopalganj attackers

He made the remarks at a press conference at Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night

Nahid Islam, the convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to arrest those responsible for the attack on an NCP rally in Gopalganj.

Speaking at a press conference at Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night, Nahid alleged that “Mujibists” carried out a militant-style attack on his party’s leaders and activists in Gopalganj with the intent to kill.

He claimed that “fascists and Mujibists launched the attack with weapons” and even targeted the police during the violence.

“The Awami League has turned into a terrorist organisation. It is no longer a political party, and they have made that perfectly clear,” Nahid said.

“We have long said that Gopalganj has become a sanctuary for 'fascists' across the country. Those accused in criminal cases are sheltering there. This attack was carried out with intent to kill.”

He added, “No party other than the Awami League is allowed to hold rallies in Gopalganj -- we’ve shattered that myth today.”

From the press conference, Nahid also announced a nationwide protests on Thursday in response to the attack.

He also said their scheduled road rally in Faridpur would go ahead as planned on Thursday.