‘Derogatory Facebook post about PM’: NCP suspends Sahlahuddin Tanvir citing ‘tarnished party’s image’

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has suspended its Joint Member Secretary Gazi Sahlahuddin Tanvir of his organisational duties, days after he posted derogatory comments about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Facebook.

In a notice yesterday (31 July), the party said Tanvir violated party discipline and harmed the party’s image through a social media post.

The decision was taken on the instructions of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossen.

The notice also directed Tanvir to submit a written explanation, along with any supporting information and evidence, to the party’s central disciplinary committee within two working days, explaining why further disciplinary action should not be taken against him under the party’s constitution and disciplinary rules.

The move came after Tanvir allegedly posted remarks on Facebook about the prime minister while referring to attacks and obstructions during the NCP’s recent march programmes in three districts of the Sylhet division, accusing leaders of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal of involvement.

The post drew widespread criticism on social media and was later deleted, although screenshots continued to circulate online.

Tanvir later posted a separate statement on his Facebook account expressing regret over his remarks.

This is the second time Tanvir has been temporarily relieved of his party responsibilities.

In April 2025, the NCP suspended him over allegations that he had interfered in the appointment of deputy commissioners following the July uprising and was involved in commission-related irregularities linked to the printing of textbooks by the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB).

He was reinstated on 16 April after the party said the allegations could not be substantiated. His latest suspension comes just over three months after his return to party duties.