National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam declared that no one would be allowed to seize polling centers after late-night prayers, accusing a rival party of planning to mark ballots early. He made the remarks on Monday night, January 26, at a campaign event for the 11-party alliance candidate Mahabub Alam in Ramganj Pilot Girls High School field, Lakshmipur. Nahid Islam said the alliance would unite on February 12 to resist all conspiracies and protect polling centers, warning of strong resistance against any obstruction.

During the same event, he criticized the Awami League for what he called false promises made in the 2001 election, describing the “farmer card” and “family card” as deceptive packages. He emphasized that Bangladesh’s real challenges lie in reviving the economy, ensuring accountability for loan defaulters and looters, and attracting investment.

Other speakers, including NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, alleged that corruption had undermined the ruling party’s legitimacy and vowed that the people would resist such practices.