National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary has sharply criticised the BNP for “family-centric weaknesses” but simultaneously called for a BNP–NCP unity to counter what he termed the dual dominance of “Mujibism and Maududism” in national politics.

In a post from his verified Facebook account on Tuesday afternoon, Nasiruddin said Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is being wrongly viewed as a crisis of individuals or parties.

“This crisis is not about Khaleda Zia or Tarique Rahman; it is a deep-rooted structural crisis of the state, far beyond individual explanations,” he wrote.

He said the BNP has long suffered from internal family-based limitations and has lost its historical appeal to the public.

“As BNP lost its public appeal, the party sought shelter under institutions. But we have already clarified our reform path in these areas,” he added.

According to Nasiruddin, Bangladesh’s core crisis lies not in any single party but in the long-standing dominance of two ideological blocs — Mujibism and Maududism — shaped by decades of India–Pakistan geopolitical proxy rivalry.

“This dual dominance has gradually weakened the state, culture, economy and administrative structures,” he said.

Referring to the post-2024 movement, Nasiruddin said the goal was to break free from “proxies” and rebuild a just, dignified and equitable state. But he alleged that some within Shibir “handed over the student community to Jamaat” in exchange for posts and financial benefits, taking the country back into old proxy politics.

Calling for unity between BNP and NCP to fight authoritarian politics and build a modern, justice-based national structure, he wrote:

“No party can fight these two battles alone. A responsible alliance between BNP and NCP — the two forces of democratic nationalism — is essential.”

However, he stressed that such unity depends on BNP freeing itself from its previous limitations and family-centric politics.

“Those leaning towards India’s influence-based politics must also return to the core of Bangladeshi nationalism,” he said.

Nasiruddin outlined four non-negotiable principles for his party: state reconstruction, sovereign dignity and nationalism, religious and moral values, and citizens’ rights and freedoms.

“Unity may or may not come, but NCP will continue this ideological struggle with the people,” he added.

He concluded by urging citizens to join what he called a historic reconstruction effort, saying Bangladesh’s future remains blocked by “two fascistic proxies — Mujibism and Maududism.”