Legal Notice Sent to Nahid Islam Demanding Withdrawal of Remarks About Tarique Rahman

A legal notice has been sent to National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam, demanding the withdrawal of remarks he made about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He has been asked to withdraw the statement and provide a written response within 10 days of receiving the notice. The notice sender has warned that legal action will be taken if he fails to comply.

On Thursday (November 5), Supreme Court lawyer Md Habibur Rahman sent the notice to Nahid Islam.

According to the notice, Nahid Islam made the remarks during statements broadcast on Channel One and Channel i after the evening of October 30. He reportedly said, “Tarique Rahman has come to engage in extortion and looting. He has no plan for running the country.”

The notice sender described the remarks as unacceptable, alleging that they were unrealistic and imaginary comments directed at a political rival. He further claimed that such remarks reflected poorly on Nahid Islam's political maturity and judgment.

The notice also stated that the nation did not expect such comments from someone holding important positions such as NCP convener and Opposition Chief Whip. It called on Nahid Islam to apologise to the nation for his remarks.

Nahid Islam has been asked to withdraw the statement and submit a response within 10 days of receiving the notice. Otherwise, appropriate legal action will be pursued under the Code of Criminal Procedure, the notice stated.