Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim, a DUCSU election candidate from the BNP’s student front, criticized BNP leader Fazlur Rahman, a former Awami League MP and ex-Chatra League leader. Hamim accused Fazlur of belittling the historic July uprising and the August 5 people’s movement, quoting him as saying “August 5 was the work of dark forces.” “Once an Awami Leaguer, always an Awami Leaguer,” Hamim said, adding that Fazlur’s statements prove his loyalty lies elsewhere. He praised BNP for issuing a show-cause notice against Fazlur and urged the party to expel him permanently.