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NCP, AB Party, and Rashtra Sanskar Andolan launch new political alliance

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has announced a new political alliance called the “Democratic Reform Alliance,” formed through the coalition of three political parties: the NCP, the Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), and the State Reform Movement.

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NCP, AB Party, and Rashtra Sanskar Andolan launch new political alliance

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Updated: 07 Dec 2025, 18: 46

Nahid Islam announces the formation of the alliance at an urgent press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) auditorium in Segun Bagicha, the capital on Sunday. Courtesy: NCP

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has announced a new political alliance called the “Democratic Reform Alliance,” formed through the coalition of three political parties: the NCP, the Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), and the Rashtra Sanskar Andolan.

The alliance was announced with a commitment to fulfilling the aspirations for change that emerged after the July mass uprising in Bangladesh and to prevent the country from returning to the path of old politics.

This Sunday afternoon, at an urgent press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) auditorium in Segun Bagicha, the capital, Nahid Islam made this announcement.

At the event, AB Party chairman Mojibur Rahman Monju and Rashtra Sanskar Andolan president Hasnat Kaiyum were also present.

Nahid Islam said that the announced “Democratic Reform Alliance” is not merely an electoral alliance, but a political coalition. The alliance has come together with a focus on national dignity and economic liberation. It will participate in the upcoming national parliamentary elections and work to continue the journey toward economic freedom.​

 

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NCP sceptical about EC’s neutrality, capacity

The National Citizen Party on Thursday expressed the party’s scepticism about the Election Commission’s neutrality and capacity to hold the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections in a free, fair and neutral manner.

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Staff Correspondent 12 December, 2025, 00:33

The National Citizen Party on Thursday expressed the party’s scepticism about the Election Commission’s neutrality and capacity to hold the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections in a free, fair and neutral manner.

The party’s chief coordinator, Nasiruddin Patwary, just after the chief election commissioner’s election scheduled announcement, shared his party’s view with journalists at the party’s temporary office in the capital’s Banglamotor area.

He praised the interim government and the Election Commission for announcing the election schedule, but said, ‘There is a lack of neutrality and capacity.’

Citing that NCP campaigners were stabbed in Narayanganj and that the use of illegal arms had been exposed in many places, he said that his party had serious doubts about how effectively the Election Commission would be able to control muscle power, undisclosed money, and the influence of godfathers to ensure a fair election.

‘We also doubt how far the Election Commission can act independently, and remain free from partisan influence,’ he added.

Saying that the interim government was posting deputy commissioners and superintendents of police through a lottery system, he questioned the process at it seemed non-transparent to the NCP.

Nasiruddin said that his party sought clarification from the interim government about the questions of the scheduled referendum to be held simultaneously with the Jatiya Sangsad elections.

‘We received no answers so far,’ he said.

Confirming that the NCP will participate in the upcoming national election, he urged the voters to guard the polling booths so that no party’s hoodlums could take control of them.

He added that he did not see sufficient capacity in the law enforcement agencies.

‘We had also called for a reconstitution of the current Election Commission. But the election is going to be held under them,’ he added.

Nasiruddin said that his party-nominated contestants were strictly instructed to follow the Election Commission-set code of conduct.

He expressed his hope that the commission would ensure enforcement of the code of conduct also on contestants from the other political parties.

‘Otherwise, we will assume the Election Commission is acting in a discriminatory manner,’ he said.​

 

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Nahid says intelligence agencies’ skills have “vanished” since Aug 5

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Dec 15, 2025 21:51
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Dec 15, 2025 21:51

National Citizen Party (NCP) chief Nahid Islam has raised alarms over the capability of the country’s intelligence agencies following the attack on Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi.

On Monday, Nahid said the country’s intelligence agencies were used to “suppress all opposition” for the past 16 years.

“Our intelligence was so experienced that they carried out abductions and killings with precision. But since Aug 5, their skills seem to have vanished.

“They can no longer make arrests. They allow killers to cross Bangladesh’s borders. Even after 72 hours, they fail to capture the perpetrators.”

Several voices have called for the resignation of the home advisor over the attack on Hadi.

Nahid stressed that the focus should not be limited to the advisor’s position; the effectiveness of the intelligence agencies also needs scrutiny.

He added, “It is not just the home advisor. We must discuss the deep state behind these operations and the functioning of our intelligence agencies.”​

 

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We stand united against collaborators of 1971, 2024 : Nahid

The convener of the National Citizen Party, Nahid Islam, said on Tuesday that his party, together with the people of the country, would stand united against the collaborators of the Liberation War of 1971 and the 2024 July mass uprising.

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The convener of the National Citizen Party, Nahid Islam, said on Tuesday that his party, together with the people of the country, would stand united against the collaborators of the Liberation War of 1971 and the 2024 July mass uprising.

‘Our message to the people of Bangladesh is clear. We stand united. We, the people and the youth of Bangladesh, are united against the collaborators of 1971 and 2024. Ahead lies a Bangladesh where our victory will surely come,’ said Nahid while speaking to reporters after paying tribute to martyred freedom fighters at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar on Victory Day.

He also alleged that successive governments in Bangladesh had betrayed the core promises of the 1971 Liberation War, allowing inequality and authoritarianism to take root and forcing citizens to repeatedly rise in protest.

Nahid said the country’s post-independence history was marked by broken commitments to equality, human dignity and social justice.

‘We achieved independence, but in 54 years we have repeatedly seen the people of Bangladesh betrayed,’ Nahid said.

‘The ideals on which this country was founded were never fully realised,’ he added.

He said the failure to uphold those ideals had culminated in mass uprisings in 2024, which he described as part of a longer historical struggle stretching from the anti-colonial movement to the war of independence.

‘From 1947 to 1971, and again from 1971 to 2024, the people of this land have waged historic struggles,’ he said, adding that his party considered itself an inheritor of those movements and aimed to build Bangladesh’s future on that legacy.

Nahid also said the safety of ‘July fighters’ could not be ensured by relying solely on the government and police, urging greater public organisation and vigilance.

‘We cannot depend on the government or law enforcement to guarantee our security. We have to ensure it ourselves,’ he said, calling on citizens to remain alert as the country approaches elections.

Citing the referendum, he said that NCP would campaign for structural changes to governance and the party-backed candidates would seek public support with a ‘yes’ vote for reforms.

He said forces linked to the previous fascist regime were attempting to destabilise the country and undermine the electoral process, while ordinary citizens were seeking stability and a normal law-and-order situation.

Nahid criticised the interim government for what he said was its failure to arrest those responsible for a reported attempt on the life of Osman Hadi, saying the incident highlighted ongoing weaknesses in law enforcement.​

 

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BNP-Jamaat compete to capture Awami League votes: Nahid Islam

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has commented that BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are actively contesting to sway Awami League votes in their favour. He said they need to show some examples to attract these votes, and there are even discussions about withdrawing cases filed...

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BNP-Jamaat compete to capture Awami League votes: Nahid Islam

Staff Correspondent Dhaka
Published: 23 Dec 2025, 21: 35

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam addresses a meeting titled 'Elections Dialogue: Your Party Voter Questions' at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, on Tuesday afternoon. Prothom Alo

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has commented that BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are actively competing to sway Awami League votes in their favour.

He said they need to show some examples to attract these votes, and there are even discussions about withdrawing cases filed against Awami League leaders.

Nahid Islam made this remark at an exchange of views held at the Media Bazaar of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, today, Tuesday afternoon.

The meeting, titled “Elections Dialogue: Your Party Voter Questions,” was organised by The Daily Star.

At the meeting, Nahid Islam said that in Cumilla’s Debidwar constituency, 200 Awami League activists have joined BNP, including those accused in the July genocide cases. He added that this is just one example, and there are many more such cases.


Referring to the Awami League’s failure to address the issue, the National Citizen Party’s convener said that although there was talk of forming a Truth Commission, it never materialised.

He added that it should be made clear that those in society who supported the Awami League but were not involved in genocide or terrorism have the right to citizenship and political participation, including joining any party. This distinction should have been made.

Nahid Islam said that supporting a fascist party is a crime. However, they can seek forgiveness and be rehabilitated in society.

At that time, the session’s moderator, Daily Star’s consulting editor Kamal Ahmed, asked Nahid Islam, “Are you in favour of forming a Reconciliation Commission?”

In response, Nahid Islam said, “We are in favour of doing this.” He added that if it is not done, the issue of the Awami League will repeatedly arise and it will trouble the parties.

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat-e-Islami assistant secretary general Hamidur Rahman Azad, and former president and presidium member of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Mujahidul Islam Selim, among others, were present.​