The National Citizens Party (NCP) has temporarily suspended its Joint Member Secretary, Gazi Salauddin Tanvir, and issued a show-cause notice over allegations of corruption related to commissions in textbook printing.
In response, Tanvir stated to the media, "Being removed from my position implies guilt, but I firmly maintain my innocence. To ensure a complete and fair investigation, I am willing to surrender myself to the authorities. If I'm not reinstated, I will voluntarily go to jail and ask the government to investigate thoroughly."
Regarding the allegations, he said, "Before August 5, I had gone to the Secretariat once for company work. I used to work for a company. After that, I went four more times. So in total, I've been to the Secretariat five times in my life."
Regarding his involvement in textbook printing, Tanvir said, "I met with former Education Advisor Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud to inform him about the actual challenges in printing textbooks. I wasn't alone, students were with me. The advisor asked whether we could assist, given the existing syndicate pressures. We didn't work on curriculum design, our visits were only to report progress on printing."
On allegations of interfering with DC (Deputy Commissioner) appointments, he added, "Every citizen should have access to the Secretariat. Official contact details are publicly available. If visiting were a crime, those numbers wouldn’t be online. I went there four times for official purposes—no one sent me."
Refuting all claims, he said, "Where is the evidence against me? A photo of someone having a snack can't be considered proof."
Regarding his use of a Pajero vehicle, he clarified by saying, "It's owned by an acquaintance. I use it occasionally when necessary."
Tanvir concluded by referencing NCP’s founding principles. He said, "Our party was born out of resistance against fascism. We don't accept the old culture of fake cases, harassment, or character assassination. These false accusations won't stand. I believe a proper investigation will prove my innocence."