Dhaka: Rashed Khan, Political Assistant to the Prime Minister, has alleged that Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has emboldened the party’s chief coordinator, Nasiruddin Patwary, to make uncivil remarks against the Bangladesh Army and the government.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Khan spoke at a programme organised by the Ex-Forces Association at the Jatiya Press Club, where he claimed that no one in Bangladesh’s political history has been as imprudent as Nasiruddin. Khan called on Nasiruddin to apologise for making objectionable comments about the army chief’s appearance and other derogatory remarks aimed at government ministers.

Khan further criticised Nahid Islam, accusing him of achieving little during his tenure in the interim government and failing to implement key recommendations, such as those from the Media Reform Commission. He blamed the government’s shortcomings on its youth advisers, who he alleged were more interested in lobbying than governance.

The political assistant also took aim at NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, citing internal betrayal within the party. He claimed that Asif was made an adviser due to the disloyalty of higher-ranking organisers Sarjis Alam and Hasnat Abdullah.

Khan accused the NCP of distorting the history of the July mass uprising by denying the role of the quota reform movement, which he claims was a foundational aspect of the movement’s origins.

Turning his attention to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Khan alleged that the party is plotting to overthrow the government. He expressed skepticism about their ability to lead any successful movement or mass uprising in the future.

Khan also criticised Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Oli Ahmad, accusing him of falling into NCP’s influence and speaking in ways reminiscent of Nasiruddin. He warned that Ahmad’s association with NCP has led to his decline.

Finally, Khan emphasized the importance of the army’s presence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts for maintaining stability and called for unity under nationalist ideals to advance Bangladesh, acknowledging that while differences of opinion could exist, the country’s integrity should remain undisputed.