NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah clarified that his party visited Cox’s Bazar on August 5, but media reports claiming a meeting with former U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas were misleading.

Hasnat Abdullah expressed concern over media bias, stating that despite all parties having recommended advisors in the caretaker government, NCP was unfairly held responsible for its failures. “If the media continues its double standards, the invisible forces conspiring against the nation will gain strength,” he said.

He further emphasized the party’s stance against media and military elements working against Bangladesh, noting that NCP fought largely on its own. “We speak truth to the media and call out falsehoods. Yet, media trials have tarnished the reputations of NCP leaders,” he added. While the party is not against media, Hasnat Abdullah stressed the need for objective and factual reporting.