Nasiruddin Patwari, a leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP), declared that he would fight to the death to defend Bangladesh’s sovereignty and Islam. He made the statement on Friday after the Jumu’ah prayer during a rally held at the mausoleum premises of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and martyr Osman Hadi, organized to protest border killings.

During his address, Patwari emphasized that the NCP’s movement would continue with those who are devoted to Islam and committed to protecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty. He urged people who wish to be true nationalists to stand for the citizens of Bangladesh and safeguard those living along the border.

The event was part of a broader protest movement addressing border violence and national security concerns, reflecting the NCP’s focus on sovereignty and religious identity.