Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, has said that "the fallen terrorist fascist forces are targeting the leadership and stakeholders of the July Revolution." He warned, "When the city burns, the temple does not escape. Today me, tomorrow you, the day after, everyone else will be attacked one by one."
He made these remarks in a post on his verified Facebook page at around 3:00 am on Wednesday night. In the post, Nahid Islam mentioned that he no longer holds any hope that the government and administration will be able to provide security to the people. In this context, he wrote, "We must choose our own path."
Fascist Awami League is not a domestic force: Nahid
In the Facebook post, Nahid Islam wrote that the fascist Awami League is not a domestic force. He alleged that anti-July forces, with shelter, patronage, and instigation from Delhi, are tearing Bangladesh apart. He further stated that they are carrying out sabotage inside the country and then crossing the border to take refuge on the other side.
Regarding confronting anti-Bangladesh forces, Nahid Islam wrote, "We will do it in a united manner."
Questions over Facebook information request for London reception
Meanwhile, individuals wishing to attend the civic reception for NCP convenor and Member of Parliament Nahid Islam in the United Kingdom are being asked to provide various personal information, including links to their personal Facebook profiles. It has also been stated that applications may be cancelled if the applicants' Facebook profiles are locked or restricted.
Applicants are also being required to state whether they are members of the NCP's UK branch. Questions have been raised over whether the collection of such personal information for attending a political event is consistent with the UK's data protection laws.
