At a rally in Mymensingh, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah warned that the party will not tolerate extortion under its name. He criticized so-called activists who exploit the party for personal gain, calling for a cleansing campaign within the organization. Convener Nahid Islam stressed the need for institutional reforms and adoption of the July Charter by August 5. NCP also condemned BNP’s walkout from a national meeting and highlighted environmental and infrastructural issues in Mymensingh.