'Nobody can outdo us in violence': Bangladesh’s student-led NCP issues warning to ruling BNP

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• ANI file photo Bangladesh’s Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, issued a sharp warning to the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, saying no one could surpass his party when it came to violence.“Despite the opposition repeatedly demonstrating goodwill, the ruling party is actively seeking violence.
• Though our blood is hot and we are young, we understand exactly what needs to be done and when to focus on nation-building.
• However, if the ruling party desires violence and wishes to adopt it as their sole political weapon, we proved during the 2024 mass uprising that nobody can outdo us in that regard," Bhuyain said, as cited by Prothom Alo.The remarks came in the wake of an attack on the party’s chief coordinator, Nasiruddin Patwary, in Jhenaidah.Demanding the arrest of those allegedly involved in the attack by Friday night, Bhuyain warned, “if they are not arrested, and if you choose the path of violence, we too will be forced to opt for violence.”Warning the government against confrontation, Bhuyain said, “If you wish to inflict this upon us, this battle will not be fought against any single political party, specific ideology, or doctrine; this battle will be waged against an entire generation.Sheikh Hasina made the mistake of fighting this generation.
• I hope Tarique Rahman will not repeat that mistake.”He also claimed that those involved in the alleged attack on party workers had been identified through video footage and photographs, and demanded their immediate arrest.“Those who attacked our comrades have all been identified via video footage and photographs.
• They must all be arrested by tonight.