Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) in the southern region, has stirred discussions with a brief but bold statement on Facebook. On Wednesday (March 12), he shared a post by Sadikur Rahman Khan, adding only the phrase ‘Full Stop.’

The post shared by Hasnat made strong allegations regarding the recent resurgence of activism at Shahbagh. It claimed that Shahbagh was deliberately reactivated for a specific agenda, driven by political forces aiming to reintegrate the Awami League into the electoral process under directives from Delhi. According to the post, several influential groups are orchestrating this effort to ensure the party’s return to electoral politics with a ‘better’ version of its leadership.

The post further speculated that once this plan materializes, Awami League’s meetings, processions, and strikes will no longer face any restrictions, leading to the eventual return of key leaders from abroad. The post warned that this maneuver mirrors historical political strategies and suggested that the consequences could be severe for opposition forces if the ruling party regains power through this scheme.

“The last time such a political maneuver occurred, Ziaur Rahman paid the price with his life,” the post read, emphasizing that any such attempt to bring Awami League back must be opposed. It argued that the bloodshed and violence of past years must not be overlooked, and justice must precede any electoral participation by the Awami League.

The post stressed that only a national consensus demanding the party’s prohibition, akin to how Nazi parties were banned in Europe, would ensure justice. It also alleged that major political parties, while refraining from direct involvement in the supposed ‘conspiracy,’ shared the goal of legally banning the Awami League.

“The election can happen in June, July, or even December – we have no objection. But Awami League cannot be part of it. The ‘Boat’ symbol must not return. That is our demand,” the post asserted.

Hasnat Abdullah’s endorsement of this message with a simple ‘Full Stop’ has ignited significant reactions across social and political circles, with many interpreting it as an unequivocal rejection of any reconciliation with the Awami League. His statement has further fueled debates about the upcoming political landscape and the potential for renewed political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Observers believe that this move signals a firm stance from NCP and allied factions against any attempt to integrate Awami League into the future electoral framework. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as political factions prepare for upcoming elections amid increasing uncertainties and strong rhetoric from opposition groups.