NCP leaders demand arrest of President Shahabuddin over alleged complicity in genocide and corruption
National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has demanded the immediate removal and arrest of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, alleging his complicity in genocide and corruption. Speaking at a rally in Jamalpur on Thursday evening, Islam asserted that the president’s resignation alone is insufficient, insisting that he must face legal accountability for his alleged role in state-sanctioned abuses.
Addressing a crowd at the city’s Foujdari intersection, Islam expressed the public’s desire for a neutral, capable figurehead to occupy the presidency. He criticized the current government’s failure to replace the incumbent, who remains a legacy of the previous Awami League administration. Islam questioned the government’s competence, arguing that its inability to replace a single official raises concerns about its broader capacity to lead the nation.
Islam further lambasted the administration for failing to deliver on core campaign promises, particularly regarding youth employment. He noted that despite pledges to secure one million jobs within 18 months, the government has yet to generate any significant employment opportunities five months into its tenure. He argued that the lack of progress on institutional reforms has alienated the international community, leaving the country unable to secure vital foreign loans or financial support.
The NCP leader warned that without a unified national consensus, the government remains on a precarious path. He stated that unless party leadership, including Tareque Rahman, fosters broad-based unity, the country’s economic and security landscapes will continue to falter, preventing any meaningful recovery.
Sarjis Alam, the NCP’s Northern Region chief coordinator, also addressed the rally, condemning what he described as a persistent culture of corruption and political theater. Alam criticized the government’s introduction of various social assistance cards, questioning the transparency of these initiatives and challenging the leadership to prove that such programs are not merely covers for systemic extortion. The event, which drew local supporters and activists, also featured addresses from other central committee members, including Lutfor Rahman and student wing leaders.
