National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has described recent politically motivated attacks during election campaigns as a warning sign of repression ahead of the upcoming national election. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Monday evening, he said the attacks, including one on the NCP candidate in Dhaka-18, reflect a 'practice match' for capturing polling centers and pose a serious threat to free and fair elections.

Hasnat Abdullah expressed deep concern over the electoral environment, alleging that opposition campaign activities are being systematically obstructed and that provocative remarks are being made to incite police action against rival groups. He said such incidents send a negative message about the entire electoral process and raise doubts about how participatory the election will be.

NCP election and administration subcommittee secretary Ayman Rahat alleged that BNP candidates are attacking NCP and Jamaat candidates across several constituencies and violating campaign rules without facing consequences. He claimed that government facilities are being used for campaign events and that controversial officials from past elections have been reappointed, heightening fears of manipulation.