Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in southern Bangladesh, accused the Bashundhara Group of reviving the cultural and intellectual machinery of fallen fascists. He condemned their role in spreading disinformation and hate against the uprising leaders after August 5, highlighting collaboration with pro-Awami League journalists. Abdullah criticized media figures who distort facts to defend these actions and urged a focus on professional journalism. He warned against empowering fascist collaborators under the guise of media freedom.