NCP distances itself from controversial slogans at rally for ban on Awami LeagueThe National Citizen Party (NCP) has clarified its position amid criticism and controversy over certain slogans chanted during the movement to ban the Awami League, which many viewed as opposing Bangladesh’s historical struggles. The NCP launched its sit-in protest on Apr 8 led by party leader Hasnat Abdullah, demanding justice for the crackdown on the 2024 Uprising and a ban on the Awami League. The movement concluded on Apr 10 when the interim government’s Advisory Council decided to ban the Awami League. However, controversy erupted during the second day of the Shahbagh rally when slogans like “No place for Awami League in Ghulam Azam’s Bangladesh” and “No place for Awami League in Sayeedi’s Bangladesh” were chanted, videos of which went viral online. While NCP leaders began singing the national anthem, some youths shouted, “No national anthem”, and eventually disrupted the performance.

Source: bd News24 May 12, 2025 08:39 UTC