The National Citizen Party (NCP) has issued show-cause notices to five leaders of its affiliated anti-discrimination student movement in Rajshahi, citing their role in recent organizational unrest. The notices, signed by NCP’s central office secretary Shahadat Hossain on December 7, accused the leaders of creating instability and tarnishing the party’s image. They were instructed to explain their actions within 24 hours and to refrain from all organizational activities until further notice.

The dispute began after the announcement of the Rajshahi district convening committee on November 29, which appointed Saiful Islam as convener. Some student leaders protested, labeling him as politically biased and demanding his removal. The conflict escalated when one leader declared a senior organizer “unwelcome” on social media, later retracting the statement. Party insiders say the disciplinary action aims to restore control amid growing factionalism.

Observers note that the incident highlights deep divisions within the NCP’s regional branches and may affect its organizational cohesion ahead of upcoming political activities.