NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has stated that the police force should not act as a tool of any political party. “The police must dedicate themselves to serving the general public,” he said. Highlighting internal divisions within the force, he remarked, “Whenever an incident occurs, the blame typically falls on the constables and officers-in-charge, while senior officials often become blinded by the allure of power.” He emphasized the urgent need to implement the recommendations of the Police Reform Commission. “The police should not belong to either the BNP or the NCP — they must belong to the people,” he asserted.

Hasnat also criticized the current state of national defense, saying, “It’s unfortunate that Bangladesh still lacks a robust defense system. While India has systems like the S-400, we do not even have an Iron Dome. If the NCP comes to power, we will strengthen the country’s defense capabilities.” On the military, he added, “Prime Minister Hasina has turned our armed forces into construction workers. We must modernize the military to meet contemporary needs.”