NCP Chief Organizer Hasnat Abdullah stated that on August 5, the army stood with students and citizens to protect the country’s sovereignty. He called on them to continue standing by the people. Hasnat emphasized that regardless of one’s political ideology, if they are part of an anti-fascist political movement, they will have a place in the future Bangladesh. He also warned against those distinguishing between a “good” and “bad” Awami League, stating that they would be considered adversaries. He criticized the oppression of the past 15 years, calling elections a “dummy contest” where votes were cast the night before election day. “No secretaries or district commissioners resigned in protest,” he remarked. Comparing Prime Minister Hasina’s rule to historical tyrants, he claimed that even ten pharaohs combined wouldn’t match her level of oppression.