In a parliamentary discussion on the president’s address, opposition chief whip and NCP lawmaker Nahid Islam criticized the current president, calling him corrupt, deceitful, and complicit in past atrocities. He said the government’s inability to replace such a figure reflected its bankruptcy and claimed that the BNP had qualified and trustworthy individuals who could assume the presidency if the party chose to do so.

Nahid Islam, also the NCP convener, questioned why the BNP continued to accept the current president, alleging his involvement in financial irregularities and controversial decisions, including handing over Islami Bank to private interests. He also criticized the 1972 Constitution as undemocratic and rooted in authoritarianism, arguing that it was not written by elected representatives of independent Bangladesh. He accused the BNP of shifting its stance on constitutional issues and urged a return to earlier positions favoring constitutional rewriting.

He further raised concerns about the financial sector, governance, and law and order, citing recent killings and assaults allegedly under BNP rule. Nahid called for national unity against extremism and demanded a balanced foreign policy with India based on equality and dignity.