NCP convener Nahid Islam alleged there have been attempts to attack and discredit Mahfuz Alam — a central figure in the mass-movement leadership and an adviser — including prior incidents in the United States and a foiled attempt in London. Nahid accused “Awami fascists” of repeatedly targeting Mahfuz and warned that others could become targets next. He also criticized the interim government for failing to take decisive action after attacks on Mahfuz and said neither advisers nor the press secretary have commented. “A tacit consensus within the government and advisory council has been created to sideline and even endanger Mahfuz Alam,” Nahid wrote, asserting that such arbitrary use of Mahfuz by state actors is pushing him toward death. He vowed that these actions would be answered politically.