National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and Member of Parliament Nahid Islam has warned that if the ruling BNP government blocks reform efforts, public anger could erupt again. In an interview with Amar Desh published on April 23, 2026, he said the government has become highly unpopular within two months due to fuel shortages, rising prices, and international pressure. He accused the administration of maintaining the old power structure and failing to uphold the promises of the July uprising.

Nahid Islam alleged that a ‘deep state’—comprising bureaucrats, business elites, and former beneficiaries of the Awami League era—continues to dominate state institutions and resist reforms. He criticized the BNP for opposing judicial independence, ignoring earlier commitments to constitutional reform, and reverting to pre-uprising policies. He also expressed concern over media censorship, claiming that pro-Awami League interests are regaining control of news outlets.

He further warned that the NCP and its 11-party alliance are mobilizing public opinion and will not hesitate to take to the streets if reform demands are ignored. Nahid Islam also criticized the government’s foreign policy, banking sector decisions, and politicization of the July Memorial Museum project.