National Citizens Party (NCP) senior joint convener Samanta Sharmin has claimed that Bangladesh’s economy and governance have transformed into a 'mafia system' and 'gangster rule' over the past 53 years. Speaking at an event organized by the National Agriculturists Alliance of Bangladesh in Dhaka, she alleged that syndicates and monopolies dominate key sectors, creating an economic stalemate. Sharmin criticized the continued use of colonial-era laws, arguing that they were designed to suppress citizens and are incompatible with an independent nation. She accused past political parties of fostering dominance, extortion, and violence, which have harmed all sectors. Emphasizing a new political vision, she said the NCP aims to build a system where even qualified farmers can participate in lawmaking, promoting inclusive and democratic governance rooted in national values.