Hasanat Abdullah, chief organizer of the NCP’s southern region, criticized BNP leader Mirza Abbas during an election courtyard meeting in Gunai Ghar Shaktala, Debidwar, Cumilla, on Tuesday night. He claimed that only a year and a half ago, Abbas appeared in court wearing a burqa, yet now displays arrogance. Abdullah made the remarks while responding to a BNP leader’s statement about women removing veils.

During his speech, Abdullah stood beside Abu Bakar, whom he described as a 'July fighter' who lost his voice while resisting fascism. He lamented that such activists, including Abu Bakar, have been neglected and that few now speak about their sacrifices. Abdullah also referred to July martyr Mainuddin, saying that the causes for which they fought and died are now met with silence.

The meeting was organized to protest an attack on NCP candidate Nasiruddin Patwari in Dhaka-8 constituency, where Abdullah emphasized the need to remember those who fought against fascism.