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“We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis”

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Chief Adviser at Janazah “We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis” Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said, “Brave Osman Hadi, we have not come here to bid you farewell. You live within our hearts, and as long as Bangladesh exists, you will remain in the hearts of all Bangladeshis—no one can erase that.” He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon while speaking ahead of the janazah of Inqilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The chief adviser said, “Dear Hadi, we have not come today to say goodbye; we have come to make a promise to you—that we will fulfill what you stood for.” He added that people across the country have praised Hadi’s political vision, which must remain alive in everyone’s minds and be followed. Professor Yunus further said that Hadi left behind a mantra the nation will never forget— ‘Chiro Unnata Momo Shir’ (Ever Upright Is My Head). “That head will never bow. We m...
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BNP, Jamaat, and NCP

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Power Play: BNP, Jamaat, and NCP Clash Over Advisory Council and Administration

Separate meetings held by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) with the Chief Adviser of the interim government have brought simmering political tensions to the surface. While all three parties have questioned the neutrality of specific advisers and demanded their removal, an analysis of their complaints suggests a deeper dynamic at play: a subtle, yet fierce, competition for administrative influence ahead of the election, coupled with mutual political pressure among the parties themselves.

Allegations of Partisan Bias in the Advisory Council

All three parties, in their respective meetings at the state guesthouse Jamuna, voiced complaints, often indirectly accusing the government of favoring a rival political group:

PartyTarget of AllegationSpecific Complaint/Concern
BNP (Met Tuesday)Specific Adviser / Special Assistant to Chief Adviser (Allegedly favoring Jamaat)Demanded the government function as a neutral ‘caretaker’; Displeased with the new Public Administration Secretary; Urged changes in the judiciary and secretariat.
Jamaat (Met Wednesday)Advisers favoring BNPAccused certain advisers of misleading the Chief Adviser; Allegedly compiled a list of officials in the police, civil administration, and key government positions deemed loyal to BNP (claiming 70-80% of officials are partisan).
NCP (Met Wednesday)"Those representing different political groups"Suggested any reorganization of the advisory council be done fairly and rationally; Concerned about partisan reshuffling in the civil administration, specifically advisers helping major parties compile lists of DCs and SPs.

The Chief Adviser, reportedly, urged all parties to place their trust in him to navigate these challenges.

Deadlock Over the July National Charter

Adding to the administrative pressure is the unresolved deadlock among the parties regarding the legal foundation of the July National Charter and the proposed referendum.

  • Government Stance: Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul stated the government is awaiting the recommendations of the National Consensus Commission on implementing the Charter before a final decision is made by the advisory council.

  • Political Divide: BNP leaders have indirectly targeted the NCP, suggesting that only two parties remain opposed to the referendum, one of which (implied: NCP) is now looking for an opportunity to sign the Charter.

  • NCP's Counter: NCP Member-Secretary Akhtar Hossain reaffirmed that the government announced the Charter "without any legal foundation" under the influence of a major political party. The NCP cannot support it without a clear legal and procedural framework, fearing a "deception like in the 1990s."

The Looming Threat of Political Crisis

Political analysts warn that this situation—where the major political actors are firmly divided on key issues while simultaneously competing for administrative control—could give rise to a fresh political crisis.

Writer and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmed noted that the conflicting stances are attempts to pressure both the government and one another for pre-election advantages. He cautioned, "One party thinks another is getting more. These complaints stem from that perception. If the government doesn’t handle these matters carefully, the crisis could deepen."

The ultimate responsibility now lies with the interim government to move beyond these accusations and divisions to adopt a firm, non-partisan position that can restore public confidence and pave the way for a peaceful election.

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