NCP leader Tasnim Jara raises concerns over Sarjis’ 100-vehicle convoy in Panchagarh

Tasnim Jara, a senior joint organising secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has questioned the political “showdown” of her party colleague Sarjis Alam, who arrived in Panchagarh with a convoy of 100 vehicles.

Sarjis, the chief organiser (north) of the NCP, led the motorcade through his home district on Monday, drawing significant attention.

On Tuesday evening, Jara, a physician, researcher, and social media influencer, addressed Sarjis directly in an open letter posted on her verified Facebook page.

“Dear Sarjis, I write this letter as a political activist of our party, guided by our commitment to transparency and ethical principles. Your recent arrival in your home district with a massive convoy of over a hundred vehicles has naturally raised questions among the public,” she wrote.

Referring to Sarjis’s earlier statement about financial hardship, Jara said:

“Not long ago, you publicly said, ‘I have no money at the moment. I am managing on borrowed funds. That is the reality. I don’t even carry a wallet’. Your modest lifestyle inspired us and strengthened the credibility of our political struggle. But in light of that, such a grand event prompts legitimate concerns—how was it financed and organised? Transparency, honesty, and accountability are at the core of our party’s political vision, and we must provide clear and credible answers to uphold these values.”

“I hope you will sincerely address this issue and offer a transparent explanation to the public. I firmly believe that doing so will only strengthen the party’s image,” she added, signing off the letter as ‘Jara Apu’.

Sarjis flew from Dhaka to Syedpur on Monday and spoke to local journalists before heading towards Panchagarh, approximately 90km away, with his associates.

By the afternoon, his convoy, consisting of over 100 vehicles, entered Atwari, his home Upazila.

Sarjis was waving to the crowd through the sunroof of a black luxury Toyota Alphard at the front of the motorcade.

Despite the sheer number of vehicles, many were not fully occupied, with locals reporting that some carried only two to three passengers, including the driver.