No space for AL in changed political landscape: Sarjis

Awami League no longer has any space to operate politically in Bangladesh, according to Sarjis Alam, chief organiser (North) of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and one of the leaders of the Uprising that deposed the AL regime.

“AL’s political entities, symbols, and registration must be cancelled,” Sarjis said, while responding to reporters at an event held at the Chamber of Commerce Bhaban auditorium in Rajshahi on Monday.

“If this is not done, students and the public will again take to the streets, as they did before,” he warned.

Addressing concerns about the role of the current government structure, Sarjis said, “I want to believe the Chief Adviser will not join any political party or engage in politics. The people trusted him — not the advisory council.”

He alleged that some advisers are focused on securing “a safe exit with dignity” through the elections, calling this approach dishonourable.

“They should instead think about exiting quietly and responsibly,” he said.

Sarjis further said that some of the ongoing national challenges — particularly in the justice system, law enforcement, and foreign relations — stem from the influence of certain advisers.

He added that if the legal framework for the July Charter and the trials of those involved in the mass uprising — especially those in top-level positions — are finalised by February, there would be no barriers for the NCP to join the upcoming elections as scheduled.

Earlier in the day, the NCP leader attended a coordination meeting of the district and metropolitan committees of the party in Rajshahi, where he was present as the chief guest.