Veteran BNP leaders are being sidelined as so-called ‘hybrid’ and ‘neo-BNP’ members gain control within the party. These individuals, many with past ties to the ruling Awami League, are accused of extortion, land grabbing, and vandalism. Several incidents across Bangladesh have led to internal clashes and expulsions of local leaders. The party has responded with disciplinary actions, issuing show-cause notices and expulsions. BNP leadership has emphasized a zero-tolerance stance against misuse of the party name for criminal or unethical activities.