Staff Reporter :
Nasiruddin Patwary, Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has called for peaceful protests following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inqilab Mancha, and warned against provocative actions that could invite foreign intervention.
Speaking at a sit-in protest outside the NCP’s temporary central office in Banglamotor on Friday evening, Patwary urged the people of Bangladesh to unite in a non-violent, democratic manner to express their opposition to the government and the killing of Hadi.
Patwary emphasised that any attack on diplomatic missions or acts of sabotage could open the door for external forces to interfere in Bangladesh’s internal affairs.
“If any embassy is attacked or any sabotage activities take place, external forces will have an opportunity to intervene. We do not want to give any such opportunity,” he stated, stressing the importance of maintaining national sovereignty.
The protest, which followed Hadi’s funeral and was held in response to his murder, saw the NCP leadership and supporters calling for justice.
Slogans such as “We are all Hadi, we will speak in the face of bullets,” “Stop Indian aggression,” and “Hadi-Saied-Mughdh, the war is not over” echoed through the crowd, marking their demand for accountability.
Condemning violence, Patwary urged those attempting to incite unrest, including attacks on journalists or embassies, to be “neutralized” by the people.
“We must act with reason and calm, as we face external conspiracies, particularly from India, that seek to destabilise our country,” he added.
Highlighting the legacy of Sharif Osman Hadi, Patwary remembered him as a proponent of democratic values and non-violent political change.
“Hadi worked to build, not destroy. He established the Inqilab Cultural Centre and provided an alternative to Chhayanaut, but never sought to dismantle it,” Patwary reflected.
Patwary also underscored the NCP’s commitment to peaceful politics and rejected any form of violent political movements.
He drew attention to the growing sense of frustration with the interim government, stating, “Through Hadi, it has become even clearer that this government is fragile and failing to govern effectively.”
Echoing the demands for a return to democratic governance, Patwary called on the people of Bangladesh to stage peaceful sit-ins and protests, advocating for an independent foreign policy and national pride.
“For 53 years, we have been treated as a subordinate to India. We must now stand firm on the global stage with dignity and independence,” he said.
The NCP leader ended his speech by reminding his supporters of the 1971 Liberation War, which he described as a fight for equality, human dignity, and justice.
“We must not forget the struggle of ’71. If we lose our way now, many will try to divert Bangladesh from its historical course,” he warned.
The protest continued peacefully through the evening, with no reports of violence.
