BNP’s student wing general secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir stated that attacks on the media cannot silence dissent or prevent elections in Bangladesh. Speaking at an event in Noakhali’s Subarnachar, he accused certain political groups of trying to destabilize the country following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. Nasir also demanded the resignation of the home affairs adviser and the chief adviser’s special assistant.

He recalled past incidents of government interference in the press, citing closures of several television channels and alleged attacks on journalists, including Mahmudur Rahman. Nasir criticized what he described as a pattern of suppressing media freedom to manipulate political outcomes.

Nasir further called on BNP activists to gather in Dhaka on December 25 to welcome acting chairman Tarique Rahman’s return, predicting a massive turnout. Party leaders said the event would energize members ahead of the upcoming political season, signaling renewed organizational momentum for the opposition.