Bangladesh PM Assistant Rashed Khan Criticizes NCP and Jamaat
Prime Minister's Assistant Rashed Khan has commented on the political activities of various organizations in Bangladesh. He discussed the alleged misdeeds of leaders from the National Citizen Party and Jamaat-e-Islami.
On 25 August 2026, political developments in Bangladesh drew significant attention as Muhammad Rashed Khan, serving as the Prime Minister's Assistant for political affairs and holding the position of former general secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, made notable remarks regarding the political activities and alleged misdeeds of leaders from several prominent groups, including the National Citizen Party (NCP), Jamaat-e-Islami, Shibir, Gono Odhikar Parishad, and the Awami League.
Addressing the conduct of the National Citizen Party, Muhammad Rashed Khan offered a critical perspective on their shift in political positioning. He remarked that it appears that since transitioning from the ruling side to the opposition, members and leaders of the NCP no longer have the opportunity to engage in wrongdoings. He further stated that they can no longer barge into the Secretariat or a secretary's room at will to cause disruptions, noting that in this context, they now appear honest purely due to a lack of opportunity, which he conceded is a positive development of sorts.
Shifting his focus to other major political entities in the country, Muhammad Rashed Khan contrasted his observations regarding the NCP with the situation surrounding the Islamist organizations Jamaat-e-Islami and Shibir. In his assessment of the political landscape, he explicitly noted that the situation regarding Jamaat-Shibir appears to be different.
Expanding on the broader need for political accountability and stability in Bangladesh, Muhammad Rashed Khan emphasized the importance of collective restraint and mutual cooperation among all political actors. He stated that he would only say that everyone ought to be tolerant, and that everyone must work together to move the country forward.
Concluding his remarks on governance and oversight, Muhammad Rashed Khan called for balanced evaluations across the political spectrum. He advocated that alongside a six-month evaluation of the ruling party, a parallel six-month evaluation of the opposition parties should be conducted to foster transparency and accountability throughout the nation.
