"Don't forget, we put you in power," Hasnat told the CA

Hasnat Abdullah, the southern region organizer for the National Citizen Party (NCP), strongly criticized Chief Adviser Prof Mohammad Yunus for his recent statement suggesting that it is up to the Awami League to decide whether it will participate in the upcoming national election.

“We want to see the successful completion of the reform agenda, which includes banning the Awami League. Don’t forget, we are the ones who put you in power. We have already decided if Awami League will join the election,” Hasnat said during a public rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday.

The rally, organized by Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh—a Deobandi Islamist group mainly consisting of religious teachers (Ulama) and students—demanded the repeal of the anti-Quran proposals from the Women’s Reform Commission and the dissolution of the commission itself.

In his speech, Hasnat called the Awami League a "terrorist organization," insisting that true reform in Bangladesh cannot happen until the party is banned and Sheikh Hasina is brought to justice.

“We have said it repeatedly: the Awami League is not a political party. It is a terrorist group. Only by banning this terrorist organization and bringing the perpetrators to justice can true accountability, justice, and dignity be restored to Bangladesh,” he stated at the rally, which took place at Suhrawardy Udyan.

The rally also focused on other demands, including the dissolution of the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, the withdrawal of cases against Hefazat leaders, and the banning of the Awami League. Hasnat, who was a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, emphasized, "On August 5, the people gave Awami League the red card. Their return will not be accepted under any circumstances."

He further declared, “It is deeply unfortunate that some political parties and leaders still insist the Awami League is a political party and that we have no authority to make decisions about them. I say it clearly: the Awami League is dead in Bangladesh; its funeral was held in Delhi.”

Hasnat also criticized Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, pointing out his actions after 1971 when he imposed a one-party rule through BAKSAL, which he argued led to the deaths of 30,000 Jasad workers and the nation’s suffering.

Blaming the Awami League for the 1974 famine, Hasnat accused the party of causing economic ruin and contributing to the deaths of 1.5 million people due to their alleged looting.

Urging continued mobilization, Hasnat said, "We will not rest. If necessary, we will give our last drop of blood to ensure Sheikh Hasina is brought to justice. Our movement will continue until her execution is carried out."

He also encouraged the younger generation to stay focused, emphasizing that the most significant reform needed in the country is the banning of the Awami League. “Only then can true justice, accountability, and dignity be restored to Bangladesh,” he concluded.

The rally began with an introductory speech by the father of Maulana Yunus Molla, a martyred Hefazat-e-Islam leader killed at Shapla Chattar on 5 May 2013. Ameer of Hefazat-e-Islam Shah Muhibullah Babunagari presided over the rally, which also saw addresses from Hefazat Nayeb-e-Amir Mahmudur Hasan Kashemi, Nayeb-e-Amir Ahmed Kashemi, Joint Secretary-General Mamunul Haque, and other prominent Islamic thinkers and religious leaders.