Asaduzzaman Fuad, a leader of the AB Party, has criticized those who claim the country was better off before, labeling such narratives as foreign-influenced and disconnected from national identity. Speaking on the aftermath of the July uprising, Fuad said, “We were on the brink of civil war and famine, but the interim government’s firmness prevented such disasters.” Dismissing the idea that the country has declined, he added, “We haven’t turned from Switzerland into Uganda—we were always Uganda.” Fuad also blamed a section of the business community for empowering what he called the "fascist hand of Hasina," stating they must be held accountable. He criticized political parties for failing to introspect or reform, warning that without a change in political character, no lasting progress is possible.