Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip in parliament, accused the government of betraying the people and failing to implement promised reforms. Speaking at a July Awakening rally and march in Talatala Square, Sakhipur, Tangail, on Tuesday afternoon, he alleged that authorities were restricting opposition activities and curbing freedom of expression. He vowed that his party would continue to fight for sovereignty, border security, and an end to terrorism, drugs, and extortion.

Islam claimed that attempts were made to disrupt their peaceful program in Savar with explosions, but the public thwarted those efforts. He said the sacrifices made by students and citizens in 2024 for change would be meaningless if corruption and extortion persisted. He warned against any move toward one-party rule and criticized the ruling Awami League for allegedly silencing dissent and engaging in corruption and case trading.

He urged reforms in administration and law enforcement to ensure justice and public service without bribery, emphasizing that without reform, inequality and corruption would continue.