At an iftar gathering organized by the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Chandpur on Wednesday evening, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari declared that Bangladesh cannot operate under the 1972 constitution, which he described as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s and similar to India’s. He argued that the constitution enabled what he called a fascist government under Sheikh Hasina and failed to protect citizens during political violence. Patwari stated that the NCP does not support this constitution and called for its replacement.

He further claimed that changing the constitution would prevent future authoritarian rule. Patwari accused the Awami League of attempting to rehabilitate itself politically and urged people to resist such efforts. He also warned against illegal contracting activities, urging locals to monitor and report unlicensed contractors to authorities. According to him, irregularities and influence in public works that occurred during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure were still continuing.

Leaders from the 11-party alliance, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and various political groups attended the event, along with NCP’s Chandpur district leaders.