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NCP won't support old appointment practices in constitutional bodies: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said his party does not support appointments to constitutional institutions under previous rules and practices. He made the remark during a break in the second phase of talks between political parties and the National Consensus...

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NCP won't support old appointment practices in constitutional bodies: Nahid
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Published: 18 Jun 2025, 19: 54

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National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said his party does not support appointments to constitutional institutions under previous rules and practices.

He made the remark during a break in the second phase of talks between political parties and the National Consensus Commission (NCC) held at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Wednesday.

“We have reached a consensus on the National Constitutional Council (NCC). Through this, appointments to key state and constitutional positions will be made. On behalf of the National Citizens' Party, we have expressed support for the NCC,” Nahid said.

He acknowledged differences among parties on the formation process of the council, saying, “Many parties have differing views on its structure. We also have some alternative proposals in this regard. However, in principle, a significant number of parties have taken a stand in favour of the NCC.”

The NCP chief highlighted past concerns with key institutions, saying, “There has been extensive discussion around the election commission. From past experience, we know how important institutions like the National Human Rights Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and Election Commission were politicised. Therefore, we do not support any appointments to these bodies under the old laws and previous rules.”

He said a proposal has been put forward by the consensus commission.

“We have said those opposing the NCC should present alternative proposals, if any, because this concern must be addressed. It is imperative to ensure that constitutional institutions remain neutral,” he added.

Expressing hope for collective progress, Nahid said, “I believe all parties will come to a consensus in the national interest, rising above party lines and showing respect for the aspirations of a democratic state.”

Describing the formation of the NCC as a step towards balancing power, Nahid said, “Our journey towards a new Bangladesh aims to reduce the overwhelming power of the executive branch. That is why we support the formation of the NCC. The NCC should not have the authority to appoint the head of the armed forces. Besides, the president and the chief justice should not be part of the council. This issue requires further discussion.”

About concerns raised by NCC opponents, he said, “Some argue that this weakens the executive branch or the prime minister’s authority. We have clearly said that there is no reason to think so. Determining who will be appointed to these institutions is not the responsibility of the executive. In fact, the way the prime minister exercised power previously was unfair and undemocratic. We must break away from that system and culture.”​

 

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NCP among 147 new parties seek EC registration as deadline expires

At least 147 new political parties, including National Citizen Party-NCP, applied seeking registration with the Election Commission within the extended deadline that expired on Sunday. Of them, 82 political parties that applied during the extended time since April 20 last, and the rest 65 parties

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NCP among 147 new parties seek EC registration as deadline expires

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Jun 22, 2025 21:29
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Jun 22, 2025 21:29

At least 147 new political parties, including National Citizen Party-NCP, applied seeking registration with the Election Commission within the extended deadline that expired on Sunday.

Of them, 82 political parties that applied during the extended time since April 20 last, and the rest 65 parties applied before April 20 after EC on March 10 invited applications from new political parties, UNB reports.

With the 82 parties, a total of 147 parties sought to be registered with the Election Commission this time, said EC officials.

NCP was among many political parties that applied for the registration on the last day.

An NCP delegation, led by its member secretary Member Secretary Akhter Hossain, went to Nirbachan Bhaban at 4pm and submitted their application seeking it to be registered with the commission.

The new party also submitted the necessary papers as documents in support of their application.

Later, NCP convener Nahid Islam went to the EC and met Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin.

“We on behalf of NCP have submitted the application to the Election Commission fulfilling all registration related conditions,” said Nahid Islam while talking to reporters after the meeting.

Noting that they fulfilled the conditions set by the commission, he said NCP formed its 105 upazila-level and 25 district-level committees and submitted all the documents to the EC.

“We are hopeful that the National Citizen Party-NCP will get its registration as soon as possible,” said the party chief.

He said they have applied for one of the three symbols – Water Lily, Pen or Mobile Phone – to be used as party symbol.

“Our first choice is Water Lily. We hope that NCP will get Water Lily as a symbol of the people and the mass uprising and the rural Bengal,” he said.

In reply to a question how a national emblem like Water Lily could be allotted to a political party, Nahid Islam said the reviewed EC laws and rules and there is no such bar in the laws.

Noting that the national fruit ‘Jackfruit’ is the symbol of a political party, he said, “In that case, we did not see any problem, so we applied for it (Water Lily).”

Nahid also argued that the national emblem is not just the water lily. “Water lily, sheaf of paddy and stars – all are part of the national emblem,” he added.

Earlier, NCP member secretary Akhter Hossain said they submitted the application fulfilling all registration related conditions in line with the RPO.

NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary expressed optimism that their party would be able to secure 300 parliamentary seats out of the 400 ones recommended by the Constitutional Reform or National Consensus Commission in the future.

“In this parliament, out of the 400 seats of the Reform or Consensus Commission in the future, the NCP will gain 300 seats in the house. And this time the NCP will form a national government in the parliament,” he said.

Partwary said the Water Lily symbol will win the hearts of the people in the next parliamentary election. “A new government will be formed under the NCP’s leadership,” he went on.

Replying to a question, NCP wants reconstitution of the Election Commission in a bid to strengthen it.

“The Election Commission is a constitutional institution. This constitutional institution has been destroyed in the last 15 years. But the persons who are in the constitutional institution need to be restructured (changed), the rules and regulations need to be changed, said Patwary.

The NCP delegation members also include its chief organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (northern region) Sarjis Alam and senior joint convener Samantha Sharmin.

The other parties that submitted the registration application on the last day include Janatar Party Bangladesh (JPB), Ganadal, Bangladesh Janajote Party (BAJPA), Bangladesh Republican Party (BRP), Bangladesh Samata Party, Bangladesh Faraezi Andolon, Bangladesh Citizen Party, Islami Oikya Jote, Notun Bangladesh Party (NBP), Bangladesh Jagrat Janata Party, Bangladesh Gano Biplobi Party, National Awami Party (Bhasani NAP), Bangladesh Khudra Nrigoshthi Federation, Janatar Dal, Bangladesh Muktijoddha Janata Party, Bangladesh Samyabadi Dal (ML), Bangladesh Nagorik Party (BNP), Jatiyo Nyaybichar Party, Bangladesh Democratic Party (BDP) and National Democratic Party (NDP).

JPB seeks ‘elephant’ as symbol

Janata Party Bangladesh (JPB) applied for registration with a request to use the elephant as its electoral symbol.

Submitting the application at Nirbachan Bhaban, JPB Secretary General Shawkat Mahmud said, “We’ve filed the application for political party registration. The current registration rules are difficult to comply with. Although the Electoral Reform Commission has proposed changes, those haven’t been implemented yet. Even so, we’ve submitted our application under the existing rules and expect to be registered.”

He said JPB supports reforms and would cooperate with the EC if rule changes are implemented.

Janatar Dal wants ‘key’ as symbol

Another applicant, Janatar Dal, filed its application requesting the key as its symbol.

Jannatar Dal convener Brig Gen (retd) Shamim Kamal and member secretary Azam Khan submitted the application. “We’ve fulfilled all registration conditions and formed district and upazila committees as required by the law. The rest now depends on the Commission,” Shamim Kamal told reporters after filing their application.

NDP seeks ‘Tiger’ symbol

National Democratic Party (NDP), which once was led by late BNP leader Salahuddin Kader Chowdhury, applied for registration and sought ‘Tiger’ as its electoral symbol, said NDP president Kazi Abu Taher.

On March 10, the EC invited applications from new political parties seeking registration by 20 April. A total of 65 parties applied within the deadline. The commission later extended the deadline until June 22.

New political parties are registered under Article 90A of the Representation of the People Order, 1972. If a party is registered with the EC, it can contest the national election with its own electoral symbol.

Now, 50 parties are registered with the EC. The registration of Bangladesh Awami League remains suspended, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to regain its registration following a court order.​

 

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NCP urges political parties to unite on fundamental reform initiatives

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hosen on Sunday called on all political parties to unite in support of fundamental reform initiatives. “We request the political parties to stand together in favour of fundamental reforms realising the people’s opinions and expectations, so...

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NCP urges political parties to unite on fundamental reform initiatives
Staff Correspondent Dhaka
Published: 29 Jun 2025, 23: 09

National Citizen Party member secretary Akhtar Hosen talks to the media at Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka following a discussion with the National Consensus Commission on 29 June 2025 Prothom Alo

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hosen on Sunday called on all political parties to unite in support of fundamental reform initiatives.

“We request the political parties to stand together in favour of fundamental reforms realising the people’s opinions and expectations, so that no authoritarian regime can ever again be established in Bangladesh,” Akhtar Hosen said.

He said this at Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy in the capital following a discussion with the National Consensus Commission today, Sunday.

Today was the seventh day of the second phase of discussions with political parties, aimed at building consensus on reforms.

Agenda of the discussion included: the appointment committee for constitutional and statutory bodies, the structure of a bicameral parliament, the election process for the upper house, and its responsibilities and role.

Akhtar Hosen alleged that the progress on fundamental reforms is stalled because of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and several like-minded parties.

He stated, “A new Bangladesh has been born through the blood of its people. No incoming government should have the power to recklessly misuse constitutional bodies like the election commission, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), or public service commission (PSC); to appoint partisan loyalists at will; to manipulate institutions for its own interests; to suppress dissent; or to prevent accountability. Those who want to create such a situation have no connection with the people, and the people cannot, in any way, align themselves with such forces.”

He emphasised that the National Citizen Party is the most sincere about pursuing reforms. “The majority of the public is waiting outside this room. They are observing which parties are seeking fundamental reforms and which are not.”

Mentioning that negotiations are going on over the reform agenda, Akhtar Hosen added, “Even in Sunday’s discussions, we remained far from the realities of fundamental reforms. Due to opposition from the BNP and a few other parties, it has not been possible to reach consensus on the issue of the appointment committee for constitutional and statutory bodies.”​

 

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NCC revises proposals but parties stay divided

The National Consensus Commission on Sunday came up with revisions in the constitutional and statutory appointment committee and the upper house of a bicameral parliament...

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NCC revises proposals but parties stay divided
Staff Correspondent 29 June, 2025, 23:59

The National Consensus Commission on Sunday came up with revisions in the constitutional and statutory appointment committee and the upper house of a bicameral parliament.

However, the session of the second-round NCC dialogue, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on the day, was adjourned without a majority agreement on the revisions as several parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, continued to oppose some provisions of the fresh proposals.

BNP’s rejection of the revised appointment committee and electoral framework for the upper house drew frustration from multiple parties, notably the National Citizen Party, Amar Bangladesh Party, and Gano Adhikar Parishad.

Chaired by NCC vice-chair Professor Ali Riaz, the commission proposed that the seven-member appointment committee would select top officials specifically for the Election Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Public Service Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, and the Human Rights and Information Commissions.

The appointment committee, however, would include, as stipulated earlier, the prime minister, speakers of the both parliamentary houses, the main opposition leader, a representative from the other opposition parties, and one nominee each from the president and the chief justice. The lower house speaker would serve as the chair.

The revised proposal says that at least five members must agree on a list of candidates, which would be made public and subject to interviews in person.

The president would finalise the appointments within 10 days of receiving the list. The committee’s mandate would expire upon the dissolution of Jatiya Sangsad, stipulates the fresh proposal.

The BNP, represented by its standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, reasserted its firm opposition to the idea of such a high-powered committee.

If the prime minister’s term is limited, the judiciary is fully independent, and elections are held under a credible caretaker government, neutral appointments can be ensured without a new committee structure, Salahuddin argued.

Other parties also raised objections to the revised proposal, with Gano Adhikar Parishad opposing the inclusion of a presidential nominee, Khelafat Majlish freshly suggesting the promotion of a new chief election commissioner from the existing commissioners if the post becomes vacant during a caretaker government period.

The Bangladesh Jatiya Dal, Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam, and Bangladesh Labour Party also turned down the revised proposal, questioning how the NCC decided on the reform of the constitution’s article 70 despite BNP’s note of dissent on it.

In response, NCC vice-chair Riaz urged the parties to discuss the fresh proposal in their party forum.

‘The commission does not want to reach a ‘consensus’ with dissension,’ Riaz said.

The NCC presented new terms of reference also for the upper house.

The NCC has proposed a 300-member lower house that would be formed by the first-past-the-post electoral system, while 100 additional reserved seats for women would be filled also by direct election.

The fresh proposal, in this regard, recommended that the senate would consist of 100 members to be elected by proportional representation based on the votes casted.

The NCC maintained that the Electoral Reform Commission-proposed half of the upper house seats be filled by party-nominated candidates while the remaining 50 per cent would be reserved for different professionals and representatives from marginalised communities.

The BNP, while agreeing to the proposed 400-member lower house and 100-member upper house, rejected proportional representation based on the vote share, saying that it would consider alternative models if there were any.

The Communist Party of Bangladesh, Samyabadi Dal, and Socialist Party of Bangladesh maintained their reservations against the bicameral legislature, arguing that the country’s current political maturity did not warrant such structural expansion.

The Islami Andolan stuck to its earlier advocated vote share-based proportional representation both in the lower and upper houses while the Jamiyat Ulama -e-Islam supported bicameralism but suggested deferring it for the next parliament election.

Parties, including the NCP, AB Party, Ganosamhati Andolan, Revolutionary Workers Party, Rashtra Sangskar Andolan, and Nagorik Oikya, continued their support for proportional representation in the upper house.

The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-JSD and Bangladesh Jatiya Jamajtantrik Dal-Jasod, based on their party decisions, also backed bicameralism but strongly recommended that the upper house must be composed of non-partisan members.

Providing a new proposal, it said that all 400 seats of the lower house should be open to both male and female candidates, but Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam secretary general Monjurul Islam Afandi reiterated his party’s opposition to increasing reserved seats for women.

Aam Janata Party central committee member Sadhana Mahal criticised the parties opposing women’s political representation.

Politicians expressed divergent opinions even over the NCC-proposed terms of reference for the upper house.

According to the fresh proposal, the upper house may hold a bill for a maximum of two months. If it fails to act within that period, the bill will be considered automatically passed. The upper house may return the bill to the lower house with amendments, which the lower house can accept in full, in part, or reject entirely.

Opposing the idea, BNP’s Salahuddin recommended that the upper house might hold a bill for a maximum of one month.

In the Sunday’s session, the BNP’s opposition to the revised proposals led to visible irritation among other parties, including the NCP, AB Party, and Gano Adhikar Parishad.

NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain accused the BNP of stalling the consensus dialogue and allowing regressive politics to dominate.

Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher questioned the NCC’s special consideration for the parties who opposed the proposed reforms.

Gano Adhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur requested the senior politicians to consider the reform dialogue seriously to honour the July uprising.

As discussions grew increasingly polarised, the NCC vice-chair concluded the session by adjourning the talks until July 2.​

 

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No autocrat remains in power forever, says Nahid

Referring to the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime in a student-led mass uprising, National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said that no autocrat remained in power forever...

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No autocrat remains in power forever, says Nahid
Our Correspondent . Kurigram 03 July, 2025, 00:32

Referring to the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime in a student-led mass uprising, National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said that no autocrat remained in power forever.

Nahid also stated that the Teesta Master Plan must be done in a realistic manner and Kurigram must not left behind in the development plan.

‘The NCP will not accept any excuse for delaying the Teesta Master Plan,’ said Nahid, also a former central leader of the Students Against Discrimination which spearheaded the July uprising that ousted the Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.

The NCP leader made these remarks while addressing a brief rally in Kurigram’s Ghoshpara area as part of the party’s countrywide programmes, from July 1 to August 5 marking the first anniversary of the uprising, those began on Tuesday from Rangpur.

A group of student and youth leaders who led the uprising formed the political party, NCP, on February 28.

On Wednesday afternoon, NCP leaders, activists and supporters held a march from Kurigram’s Trimohoni bazar to Ghoshpara area.

Central NCP leaders, including its chief organiser for the South Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser for the North Sarjis Alam, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint convener Samanta Shermeen and senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, among others, also took part in the march.

Addressing the rally, Nahid also said that even though the fascist Awami League had fallen, the fascist system had not changed yet.

He sought supports of the people for the NCP to bring changes in the system.

Nahid ended the rally after seeking everyone’s support for NCP joint convener Atiq Mujahid as the party candidate for the Kurigram-2 constituency in the next general elections.

On the second day of the party’s countrywide programmes, the leaders and activists of NCP also held marches and rallies in Lalmonirhat.

The NCP will hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of Awami League and its leaders for atrocities during mass uprising, reforms in various sectors and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.​

 

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NCP warns of consequences for bringing back ‘old culture of terrorism’

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Thursday warned that those attempting to revive the old culture of terrorism will face consequences like those faced by autocrat Sheikh Hasina, as the spirit of the July warriors remains alive. “An attempt is being made to bring back the o

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NCP warns of consequences for bringing back ‘old culture of terrorism’

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Jul 03, 2025 19:39
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Jul 03, 2025 19:39

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Thursday warned that those attempting to revive the old culture of terrorism will face consequences like those faced by autocrat Sheikh Hasina, as the spirit of the July warriors remains alive.

“An attempt is being made to bring back the old culture…we are seeing that again. Those who carried out the July people’s uprising are still awake, still on the streets. If anyone thinks that they can bring back the old occupation and the politics of old terrorism, then their fate will also be like that of the dictator Hasina,“ he said while addressing a street rally in Nilphamari district town on the third-day of their ‘July March’.

Expressing frustration over the fulfillment of July expectations, he said many desires have not been yet fulfilled post the uprising, vowing to continue their fight.

Recalling the contribution of all walks of life to oust the Sheikh Hasina government, he said the discrimination-free country is yet to be established despite sacrificing thousands of lives.

Nahid said they did not need to form a political party if all demands were met post the uprising.

Regarding the justice for the July victims, those who, including Sheikh Hasina and her collaborators carried out genocide must be tried, otherwise pains of the martyr families will not wipe out.

“There must be fundamental reforms, and we must move towards elections through these reforms. Bangladesh needs a new constitution. The Awami League and the ‘Mujibbadi constitution’ must be discarded. There is no point in retaining a constitution that is not the constitution of people,” he said.

Party’s chief organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, senior joint convenor Samanta Sharmin, senior joint member secretary Dr Tasnim Zara, and joint chief organiser (northern region) Abu Sayed Leon were, among others present.

Chief organiser (northern zone) Sarjis Alam conducted the event.​

 

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We must fight if new dictators or fascists emerge: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam on Friday remarked Sheikh Hasina or the other leaders of her party cannot actually be leaders of a political party as they fled the country, abandoning their party’s activists. He said Sheikh Hasina fled the country abandoning her party leaders...

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We must fight if new dictators or fascists emerge: Nahid Islam
Correspondent Panchagarh
Published: 04 Jul 2025, 18: 53

National Citizen Party convenor Nahid Islam addresses the opening ceremony and brief meeting of the NCP’s Atwari upazila unit office at Fakirganj Bazaar in the upazila of Panchagarh district on 4 July 2025 Prothom Alo

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam on Friday remarked Sheikh Hasina or the other leaders of her party cannot actually be leaders of a political party as they fled the country, abandoning their party’s activists.

He said Sheikh Hasina fled the country abandoning her party leaders and activists. Members of her family and party who became wealthy through corruption and oppression have also left the country, leaving all their party leaders and activists in peril. They cannot claim to be leaders of any party.

He made those remarks during the opening ceremony and brief meeting of the NCP’s Atwari upazila unit office at Fakirganj Bazaar in the upazila of Panchagarh district around 11:30 am Friday.

NCP central leaders arrived in Panchagarh on Thursday afternoon as part of the “July march to build the nation”.

“In Bangladesh, a handful of people have established dictatorship and fascism, and only they have earned wealth. This one family, the family of Mujib, has claimed ownership of everything and turned into a Zamindar. We have broken that Zamindari system through a mass uprising,” Nahid Islam said.

Issuing a warning, he further said, “If any new dictatorial, fascist, or extortionist regime emerges again, we must resist and speak out against it. Let’s ensure that no new culture of fear is created in Bangladesh. We must protest any injustice or oppression we see.”

Nahid Islam, who emerged into national politics from the mass uprising, criticised the Awami League’s claims of being a secular party, stating that it has never done justice to the followers of the Sanatan (Hindu) religion.

“In previous regimes, we saw our Hindu brothers were tortured, their lands were grabbed, but they did not get justice. In the new Bangladesh we want, everyone must enjoy equal rights, justice, and harmony as citizens of the country,” he stated.

The NCP convenor further said, “Following the mass uprising, we hope to rebuild the nation on the basis of equality, justice, and communal harmony. It will be a country free from extortion and terrorism. Those of us who led this people’s uprising have now united to form this new party, the National Citizen Party, a party that wants to speak for you, speak for the common people, stand against injustice and oppression, and promote the politics of justice.”

NCP chief organisers Hasnat Abdullah (southern region) and Sarjis Alam (northern region) also spoke at the meeting.

Later, they departed for Thakurgaon district.​

 

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NCP for end to border killing, regional disparity

Leaders of the National Citizen Party on Friday said that their party would take steps to address issues such as border killings and regional disparity.

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NCP for end to border killing, regional disparity
Staff Correspondent 04 July, 2025, 17:30

The National Citizen Party holds a street rally at Pirganj in Thakurgaon on Friday. | Focus Bangla photo

Leaders of the National Citizen Party on Friday said that their party would take steps to address issues such as border killings and regional disparity.

During the party’s ongoing programme in the northern district of Thakurgaon, marking the first anniversary of the July uprising, the convener of the newly floated party, Nahid Islam, said that border killings and regional disparity were among the leading issues in the Bangladesh-India border areas in the northern districts.

‘The Border Security Force of India indiscriminately shoots and kills Bangladeshi citizens. The human rights of the people of Bangladesh are being violated,’ Nahid said while addressing a brief rally at the old bus-stand area in Thakurgaon on the fourth day of the party’s rally in the northern districts as part of its July 1- August 5 countrywide programme to mark the first anniversary of the uprising.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

From January to May, at least 13 Bangladeshis were killed and 29 others injured by the Indian Border Security Force, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra, a human rights and legal aid organisation in Bangladesh.

Nahid also criticised India’s push-in attempts and said that Indian Muslims were pushed into Bangladesh by being labelled as illegal immigrants.

The BSF has pushed at least 1,798 people, including Rohingyas and Indian nationals, into Bangladesh since May 7.

‘We want to warn that it is not Hasina’s Bangladesh. It is student-people’s Bangladesh after the uprising. Bangladesh will be run by pro-Bangladeshis. We will anyhow end border killings and regional disparity in the northern districts, including Thakurgaon,’ the NCP leader said.

Nahid, also a former central leader of Students Against Discrimination that spearheaded the July uprising to oust the authoritarian Awami League regime on August 5, 2024, said farmers in Thakurgaon were neglected and they did not get fair prices of their crops.

The NCP began the July 1- August 5 programme from Rangpur by offering prayers to uprising martyr Abu Sayeed on July 1.

A group of student and youth leaders who led the uprising formed the NCP on February 28.

‘We want to work for farmers,’ Nahid said, mentioning that children of the farmers in different universities began the July uprising with a dream for a new Bangladesh and the NCP wanted to translate the dream into reality.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

Emphasising the developments in education, health, employment, information technology and transport sectors, he said that development would be considered as actual development when the districts in the margin would be developed.

NCP leaders and activists also held another rally at Pirganj upazila in Thakurgaon, where the party’s senior joint convener Samanta Sharmeen stated that NCP would continue their struggle until the state structure changed.

She sought people’s support for the NCP to continue the struggle.

Earlier in the morning, Nahid inaugurated the party’s upazila office in Panchagarh’s Atwari, where party’s chief organiser for North Sarjis Alam alleged that some people from some political parties were continuing extortion at Atwari, which was earlier done by ousted Awami League.

On the fourth day of the party’s programme, NCP leaders and activists, including the party’s member secretary Akhter Hossain, chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara and joint convener Anik Roy, among others, participated in the marches and rallies at Pirganj and at Thakurgaon.

The NCP is scheduled to hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.

The party leaders and activists will hold marches and rallies in Bogura, Joypurhat and Naogaon today.​