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No room for new dictatorship in this soil: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday said they have removed the “autocratic” Sheikh Hasina’s regime and there will be no room for new dictatorship in this Bengal soil. “We will build a discrimination free, justice-based Bangladesh where there will be

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No room for new dictatorship in this soil: Nahid

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Jul 15, 2025 20:03
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Jul 15, 2025 20:03

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday said they have removed the “autocratic” Sheikh Hasina’s regime and there will be no room for new dictatorship in this Bengal soil.

“We will build a discrimination free, justice-based Bangladesh where there will be no room for extortion, rape and looting,” he told a street rally at the end of the July March programme of NCP at Press Club premises in the town.

Nahid said Bhola is the town of gas and this gas goes to different districts of the country but the people of Bhola have been deprived of gas, reports BSS.

“This is a discrimination against the people of Bhola,” he said.

Referring to the 57 martyrs of Bhola, in the July Mass Uprising, Nahid said the highest number of martyrs in the July Uprising was in Bhola.

“So today we have come to embrace the people of Bhola. There will be no more discrimination against the people of Bhola. The NCP will be by your side,” he said.

Nahid said the standard of healthcare in Bhola is so bad as well as communication system is also backward.

He pledged that Bhola will be a beautiful and prosperous district.

NCP’s Bhola district convener Mehedi Hasan Sharif chaired the event which was moderated by Maksudur Rahman.

Chief Organizer (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, Chief Organizer (Southern Region) Hasnat Abdullah, Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin, Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr. Tasnim Zara, Joint Member Secretary Mashiur Rahman, Joint Chief Organizer Dr. Mahmuda Akhter Mitu, Joint Chief Coordinator Arifur Rahman Tuhin also spoke.

Earlier at 2 pm, NCP central and district leaders started the march from Kalinath Roy’s Bazar area in Bhola town and ended it at the premises of Press Club.​

 

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NCP calls for electoral reform, national reconstruction

Holds rally in Barishal, Bhola

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NCP calls for electoral reform, national reconstruction
Holds rally in Barishal, Bhola

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The National Citizens' Party (NCP) held a rally in Barishal last night, demanding electoral reform and national reconstruction.

The event, organised in front of the city corporation on Fazlul Huq Avenue, marked the conclusion of the party's six-district tour across the Barishal division.

NCP Convenor Nahid Islam said the party's movement could not be stopped through intimidation.

"On August 5, our goal was Ganabhaban. Today, our goal is the parliament," he said.

Addressing the rally, NCP's Chief Organiser (South) Hasanat Abdullah criticised what he termed the "selective outrage" of political parties.

"When we speak against extortion, one party takes offence. When we call out vote rigging, another party is upset," he said.

He also accused the Election Commission of double standards, citing its stance on inclusive elections.

"They say no inclusive election is possible without the Awami League. India says the same. The cantonment says the same. Another party echoes it. But when BNP was excluded from the polls, was that inclusive?" he asked.

Abdullah demanded the immediate removal of the boat symbol from the EC's registered list, alleging bias. He also criticised the exclusion of the Shapla symbol due to objections from an EC member and questioned the practicality of online nominations.

"A credible election is not possible under this commission," he added, vowing to challenge the EC politically.

Party leader Sarjis Alam moderated the rally, where speakers reiterated their demand for restructuring the Election Commission.

NCP leader Samanta Sharmin said Barishal would not tolerate drug or extortion syndicates.

"Those who kill with stones have no place in this city," she said.

Earlier in the day, NCP leaders arrived from Bhola and marched through Hospital Road and Sadar Road before delivering speeches at the rally venue.​

 

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NCP leaders leave Gopalganj police superintendent’s office in armoured vehicles

The National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders have left the district police superintendent’s office in Gopalganj in the Army’s armoured personnel carrier (APC). Around 2:45pm on Wednesday, as their convoy was leaving the town following a rally, a large crowd ambushed the NCP motorcade near

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NCP leaders leave Gopalganj police superintendent’s office in armoured vehicles

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Jul 16, 2025 21:00
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Jul 16, 2025 21:00
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The National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders have left the district police superintendent’s office in Gopalganj in the Army’s armoured personnel carrier (APC).

Around 2:45pm on Wednesday, as their convoy was leaving the town following a rally, a large crowd ambushed the NCP motorcade near Gopalganj Government College in the Launch Ghat area, according to witnesses, reports bdnews24.com.

Earlier in the day, the party leaders had held a rally at the town’s municipal park amid several rounds of clashes and running battles between opposing groups.

As they departed the rally site under the protection of police and Army personnel, a large crowd reportedly launched an attack on their convoy shortly after it had moved a short distance.

Law enforcers then rerouted the convoy and escorted the NCP leaders to the district police superintendent’s office, where they stayed for some time.

Additional Inspector General (Crime) Khondaker Rafiqul Islam said, “NCP leaders and workers were stuck in the Gopalganj police superintendent’s office. When they were ‘cleared’ around 5:15pm, they left.”

He said reports of one person’s death were circulating, but the information could not be confirmed.

Witnesses at the scene described the entire area as resembling a war zone, with widespread unrest making it nearly impossible for residents to move from one place to another.

A video of NCP leaders boarding an armoured vehicle in the premises of the district police superintendent’s office has been circulated on social media.

The short clip shows NCP leader Sarjis Alam stepping out of an armoured vehicle and then re-entering it with Hasnat Abdullah, assisted by army personnel.

Shortly afterwards, NCP leader Akhtar Hossain arrived but was taken into a different nearby vehicle.

In another video, Convener Nahid Islam was seen getting into a similar armoured vehicle.

A journalist stationed near the police superintendent’s office reported seeing the leaders leaving in two vehicles, both heading towards the police line.

NCP Joint Member Secretary Alauddin Mohammad earlier told bdnews24.com, "NCP's central leaders have taken refuge in a nearby building after being attacked by miscreants. Later, we learnt it was the district police superintendent’s office.

“With the help of law enforcement, they are trying to cross the terror-prone area and join the next programme of the march.”

Since morning, the entire city of Gopalganj has turned into a battleground due to a series of attacks and clashes surrounding the NCP rally and march programme.

Shops in most areas have been closed due to panic amid the loud noise of hand grenades, sound grenades, and tear gas being thrown and the chase and counter-chase. People's movement has also been restricted.

The district administration has imposed Section 144 in the city.​

 

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NCP leaders, activists withdraw blockade at Shahbagh

The blockade enforced by National Citizen Party (NCP) activists at Shahbagh protesting the attack on their fellows in Gopalganj has been withdrawn. They put the blockade around 5pm demanding the arrest of the attackers within 24 hours. Abu Bakar Mojumder, central convenor of Bangladesh Ganatantri

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NCP leaders, activists withdraw blockade at Shahbagh

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Jul 16, 2025 20:50
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Jul 16, 2025 20:50

The blockade enforced by National Citizen Party (NCP) activists at Shahbagh protesting the attack on their fellows in Gopalganj has been withdrawn.

They put the blockade around 5pm demanding the arrest of the attackers within 24 hours.

Abu Bakar Mojumder, central convenor of Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad, student wing of the NCP, announced the withdrawal of the blockade.

He said, “We became very disappointed when the administration failed to ensure the security of the July fighters. We have announced blockade programmes across the country. Already, blockade programs are being carried out in many places. We are giving a 24-hour ultimatum. Within these 24 hours, those who attacked the NCP activists must be arrested. At the same time, considering the suffering of the people, we are withdrawing the program now.”

Earlier in the morning, activists of the Awami League and banned Chhatra League attacked the NCP men when they reached Gopalganj to attend the scheduled programme.

The AL and its associate bodies also got locked into clashes with the law enforcers, leaving several injured.

Protesting the attacks, NCP supporters blocked several roads in the country.

Meanwhile, local administration slapped curfew in Gopalganj district to maintain law and order.​

 

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Gopalganj Attack: NCP announces countrywide protest rally for Thursday

National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a countrywide protest rally on Thursday in response to the attack on its rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday afternoon. NCP Convener Nahid Islam made the announcement at a press conference held at the Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night. He also issued a 24

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Gopalganj Attack: NCP announces countrywide protest rally for Thursday
Gives 24-hour ultimatum to arrest those responsible

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Jul 16, 2025 23:14
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Jul 16, 2025 23:14

National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a countrywide protest rally on Thursday in response to the attack on its rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday afternoon.

NCP Convener Nahid Islam made the announcement at a press conference held at the Khulna Press Club on Wednesday night.

He also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the authorities, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack.

“This attack on us reflects the Awami League’s ongoing fascist behavior, even a year after the July Uprisings,” Nahid said during the press conference.

He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organisations and political parties that condemned the incident and urged them to unite against the “fascist Awami League.”

At least three people were killed and several others injured in clashes between police and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies over a rally of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) in Gopalganj on Wednesday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the government imposed a curfew in Gopalganj district amid heightening tensions over clashes between police and Awami League activists over an NCP rally.

The curfew will remain in force from 8pm on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.​