National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan alleged that individuals close to the government are hoarding oil. Speaking at a discussion meeting organized by the Dhaka South unit of the party on Thursday afternoon, he claimed that large companies have stockpiled oil but the government has not taken any action. He suggested that this inaction indicates possible collusion between the government and the hoarding syndicate.

Asif Mahmud, a former adviser and member of the interim government’s purchasing committee, said there should be a two-month oil reserve, expressing surprise at the current crisis within a month. He also criticized the BNP for appointing party loyalists as administrators in various institutions, arguing that such actions harm democracy. He questioned whether those appointed as administrators would also contest mayoral elections.

He added that if the government proceeds with implementing the July Charter, the NCP would cooperate; otherwise, it should align with the people. He also criticized the BNP’s proposal to amend the enforced disappearance ordinance, saying it shows the party’s own intent to justify such acts.