Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir president Zahidul Islam, in a Facebook post, lauded former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an 'uncompromising leader' who endured oppression but never bowed to authoritarian or foreign powers. He contrasted her humility with what he described as the opposite traits of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Zahidul also expressed admiration for late President Ziaur Rahman’s unifying and anti-hegemonic politics. However, he voiced disappointment over the current direction of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), questioning whether Tarique Rahman, Khaleda Zia’s son, was being influenced by others. He alleged that BNP has distanced itself from Jamaat-e-Islami despite Jamaat’s efforts to maintain ties, and criticized BNP’s divisive political approach. Zahidul urged Tarique Rahman to uphold his parents’ ideals and warned that BNP’s survival depends on adhering to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s principles. He concluded by emphasizing that power is temporary, but ideals and behavior define lasting respect.