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NCP leaders for neutral probe, justice for Shapla Square crackdown in 2013

More than a decade after the deadly Shapla Square crackdown on mass gathering of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have called for demanded an independent investigation for ensuring justice and state recognition of 'Martyrs'. At a discussion titled "A Decade s

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NCP leaders for neutral probe, justice for Shapla Square crackdown in 2013
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May 07, 2025 10:27
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May 07, 2025 10:27

More than a decade after the deadly Shapla Square crackdown on mass gathering of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have called for demanded an independent investigation for ensuring justice and state recognition of 'Martyrs'.

At a discussion titled "A Decade since the Shapla Square Massacre: Justice, Fair Investigation, Recognition of the Martyrs, and State Accountability," held at the party's central office in the capital, they accused the ruling Awami League and its allies of orchestrating the 2013 operation and continuing to evade accountability.

The NCP leaders also condemned the lack of judicial action and demanded trials of those who were allegedly involved, proper compensation for victims' families, and a clear political stance from other parties to prevent the Awami League from participating in future elections.

Speaking at the function, Akhtar Hossain, Member Secretary of the NCP, said: "When we talk about the Shapla Square massacre after more than a decade, it becomes clear that not only the Awami League, but also their cultural and intellectual allies share equal responsibility for the incident".

He further stated that even after eight months, no judicial process had been initiated and no independent investigation body formed regarding the Shapla killings.

They said those who were directly involved-along with their collaborators and members of the law enforcement agencies-must be brought to justice through an independent inquiry.

Sarwar Tushar, a NCP leader, alleged that the ruling Awami League has turned into a 'purely terrorist organisation' and no longer it deserves the right to participate in politics in Bangladesh.

"AL must not be allowed to take part in the upcoming elections. Any attempt to rehabilitate them will be resisted," he warned.

Mushfiq Salehin, another NCP leader, demanded a fair investigation and called for justice for the victims in the Shapla Square Massacre.

The party leaders emphasised that although filing of cases was not possible immediately after the incident due to the political reason, the time has now come to take legal actions.

They reiterated their demand for an impartial investigation and proper justice for the victims.​

 

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Those who opposed people’s war in 1971 should explain their stance: NCP

A debate has been going on in the country’s political arena over some slogans chanted during a recent protest at Shahbagh in the capital, demanding a ban on the Bangladesh Awami League, and some people’s attempt to stop others performing the national anthem. Responding to the issue, the...

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Those who opposed people’s war in 1971 should explain their stance: NCP
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Published: 12 May 2025, 21: 01

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A debate has been going on in the country’s political arena over some slogans chanted during a recent protest at Shahbagh in the capital, demanding a ban on the Bangladesh Awami League, and some people’s attempt to stop others performing the national anthem.

Responding to the issue, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has said that none of its members have chanted any slogans against the struggle and history of the people of this land.

This was stated in a press release NCP sent to the media on Monday.

At the same time, the party expressed hope that those who opposed the people’s war in 1971 would now clearly explain their political stance before the nation.

The statement, titled “NCP’s position on the recent political debate,” was sent on behalf of the party by its Joint Member Secretary (Office), Saleh Uddin Sifat.

It said, “We’re observing with deep concern that while many political and ideological groups, and general students and people have spontaneously joined the anti-fascist student-people movement, demanding the declaration of the Awami League as a terrorist organisation, its ban, incorporation of provisions for trial of the party under the International Crimes Tribunal Act, and issuance of a July charter, a certain quarter has deliberately chanted party-centric and historically anti-people slogans. This has disrupted the golden opportunity for renewing national unity in the post-July movement.”

In the statement NCP also said that they say unequivocally that no member of the NCP chanted any party slogans or any slogans opposing the struggle and history of the people of this region during the recent movement. Therefore, those responsible for the controversial slogans that have raised questions among the people must bear the full responsibility. Associating NCP with those is completely unnecessary and unwarranted.

On the contrary, the statement read, in the speeches and slogans of NCP members, the historic chapters of the people’s struggles in this region, especially 1947, 1971, and 2024, were clearly reflected.

“We have also observed that during the performance of the national anthem, although one group raised objections, the protesters firmly went ahead with the anthem.”

NCP believes that the proper recognition and honouring of the historic struggles of the people of Bangladesh - especially those of 1947, 1971, and 2024 - is a precondition for doing politics in Bangladesh.

The statement further says: “Those who stood against the people’s liberation war in 1971, and those accused of collaborating in genocide, must now clearly explain their political stance to the nation. This will strengthen national consensus and unity and help realise the people’s aspirations of the 2024 uprising.”

The NCP statement also said those, who played a pro-Bangladeshi people role in the mass uprising in 2024 for a democratic transition of Bangladesh after facing oppression and torture during the past fascist period, must play a pro-Bangladesh role for the reconstruction of a new Bangladesh.

According to the statement, the NCP thinks Mujibism can be defeated completely only through a greater consensus among the people of Bangladesh.

It urged all the sides to act responsibly with discretion and far-sightedness ensure a beautiful and rich future for the people of Bangladesh.​

 

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No scope for doing politics denying spirit of 1971

There is no scope for doing politics in Bangladesh denying the spirit of 1971, said Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of National Citizen Party (NCP). He termed 1971 as the foundational core of Bangladesh, adding that any group or party attempting to bypass this legacy would face political bac

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No scope for doing politics denying spirit of 1971
Says NCP chief coordinator
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May 14, 2025 10:07
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There is no scope for doing politics in Bangladesh denying the spirit of 1971, said Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of National Citizen Party (NCP).

He termed 1971 as the foundational core of Bangladesh, adding that any group or party attempting to bypass this legacy would face political backlash.

He made the remarks while responding to journalists at a press conference held on Tuesday ahead of the formal launch of the NCP's youth wing, Jatiya Juboshokti (National Youth Power).

The event took place at the NCP youth wing's central office in the Rupayan Trade Center in the capital's Banglamotor area.

"Denying 1971 leaves no space for politics in Bangladesh," Patwary asserted.

"The Liberation War is our foundation. We reclaimed that spirit in 2024. This foundation must be preserved. Any attempt to sidestep this history will only backfire politically."

The official launching event of Jatiya Juboshokti will take place on May 16 (Friday) on Abrar Fahad Avenue in the capital's Gulistan area.​

 

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Attack on NCP and anti-discriminatory leaders in Ashulia late at night, 8 injured

At least eight people were injured in an attack on members of the National Citizen Party's (NCP) labour wing and leaders of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement in Ashulia, Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Wednesday night in the Goailbari Bazar area, a

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Attack on NCP and anti-discriminatory leaders in Ashulia late at night, 8 injured
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May 15, 2025 21:09
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May 15, 2025 21:09

At least eight people were injured in an attack on members of the National Citizen Party's (NCP) labour wing and leaders of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement in Ashulia, Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka.

The incident occurred around 12:30 am on Wednesday night in the Goailbari Bazar area, according to local media.

According to the injured, the assault was triggered by their efforts to report an illegal lead smelting factory operating nearby. Three victims—Rifat Ahmed (27), central organiser of the NCP labour wing; Tawhidul Islam (23), joint member secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement's Savar unit; and Hridoy Hasan (24), senior co-chief organiser—were admitted to Enam Medical College Hospital. The remaining five were treated at various local hospitals.

Hospital authorities confirmed that one of the admitted individuals required stitches to the head, while the others sustained injuries to different parts of the body.

The victims recounted that they had visited a friend's house in the Shimulia area earlier in the evening. While out for tea, they noticed a strong odour and learned from a local resident about an illegal factory smelting batteries to extract lead. They reported the matter to the police and local administration, who requested video evidence. Subsequently, an individual posing as a journalist contacted one of the activists, inviting him to the factory. While en route, the group was ambushed near Goailbari Bazar by assailants armed with local weapons. Police arrived promptly and rescued the injured.

One of the injured, Hridoy Hasan, alleged that during the attack, the assailants contacted Asadul Islam Mukul, a central committee member of the NCP. Mukul reportedly told the attackers that the victims were not affiliated with the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and that he would address the matter after the assault.

Rifat Ahmed stated that they had advised the factory operators to cease operations without official approval. However, upon returning to the area later, they found the factory still operational. The factory personnel claimed they had paid Mukul and questioned the activists' interference.

In response, Asadul Islam Mukul denied any involvement, stating that he had received a call late at night about coordinators attacking the factory. He claimed to have clarified that none of their members were involved. Mukul also refuted allegations of accepting money from the factory, asserting no connection to its operations.

Ashulia Police Station's Officer-in-Charge, Muhammad Sohrab Al Hossain, confirmed that the injured were rescued from the scene. As of 5:30 pm on Thursday, no formal complaint had been filed. He assured that appropriate legal action would be taken upon receiving a complaint.​

 

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NCP’s youth wing Jatiya Juboshokti announces 131-member convening committee

The youth wing of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by key figures behind the July Uprising, has been formally launched as Jatiya Juboshokti. It made its debut at a rally held on Friday afternoon in Dhaka, outside the abandoned central office of the now-banned Awami League on Shah

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NCP’s youth wing Jatiya Juboshokti announces 131-member convening committee
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May 16, 2025 22:39
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May 16, 2025 22:39

The youth wing of the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by key figures behind the July Uprising, has been formally launched as Jatiya Juboshokti.

It made its debut at a rally held on Friday afternoon in Dhaka, outside the abandoned central office of the now-banned Awami League on Shaheed Abrar Fahad Avenue, formerly known as Bangabandhu Avenue.

During the rally, the NCP announced a 131-member convening committee for Jatiya Juboshokti, reports bdnews24.com.

Tarikul Islam, currently serving as a joint chief coordinator of the NCP, has been appointed as the convener of the youth wing.

NCP Joint Secretary Zahedul Islam, has been named secretary, while Farhad Sohel has taken the position of chief organiser.

Tarikul is a practising lawyer at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, and Zahedul is a medical professional.

NCP's Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari announced the names of the three top leaders, while the remaining committee members were introduced by Zahedul.

Tuhin Mahmud has been named senior joint convener, while Dyuti Aranya Chowdhury and Nahida Bushra will serve as senior joint secretaries.

At the launch event, Tarikul read out the organisation's founding declaration.

Speaking at the rally, NCP's Secretary Akhtar Hossain said: “The interim government has legally banned the fascist Awami League. Now, it is time to ideologically drive the Awami League out of the political arena, and Juboshokti will do that.”

He added, “Since the July Uprising, the public has rejected fascist Awami League politics. The forces behind that uprising must now stand united.”​

 

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BNP’s politics now runs on AL money

Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), yesterday claimed that the politics of the BNP is now being funded by the Awami League.

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BNP’s politics now runs on AL money

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Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), yesterday claimed that the politics of the BNP is now being funded by the Awami League.

"We have managed to ban the activities of the Awami League, but their financial network is still out of reach," he said as chief guest at an event held in Cumilla, in honour of injured and martyred of the anti-discrimination student movement.

Hasnat said, "Just as the politics of many upazilas in Cumilla is run by Awami League money, similarly, BNP's politics is also now financed by the Awami League. Those who are BNP leaders here, please don't consider us your enemies. I'm saying this for your own good. There are many upazilas in Cumilla where the politics of all parties has now been sold out to Awami League's money."

Pointing at Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, he said, "Those involved in the murders are out on bail, walking beside the families of martyrs. This is not only the government's failure but also the failure of Sir Asif Nazrul."

Hasnat said, "If the interim government thinks there are bigger reforms than the trials of the killers and the Awami League, they are mistaken. Justice for the killers is the first and foremost reform of this interim government." The event was organised by the District and Metropolitan Students Against Discrimination and was attended by leaders from various political parties, including NCP, BNP, Khelafat Majlish, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, and the AB Party.​

 

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NCP is neither ‘secularist’ nor ‘theocratic’, says NCP’s Nahid
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Published :
May 19, 2025 20:10
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May 19, 2025 20:10

Nahid Islam, convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has swept aside all ideas of the party being secularist or theocratic, saying it believes in “religious coexistence, harmony and the practice of responsibility and compassion”.

Sharing the ideals of the NCP on social media, he said the party wants to build an “inclusive democratic state” through these ideologies.

Nahid posted this on the party’s Facebook page after a meeting with top NCP leaders on Monday.

The post highlights different issues, including state reforms, women’s rights, religious values, national security, and regional politics in seven points.

Nahid wrote, “One of the main foundations of the Bangladeshi state is the Liberation War. The ideals of equality, justice and human dignity of the war and the aspirations of the 2024 mass uprising for a non-discriminatory and democratic state system are the guiding principles of the NCP.

“In addition, we accept the continuity of the anti-colonial and anti-Brahminist struggle of the Hindu-Muslim-Dalits of Bengal as our political and historical foundation.

“The NCP respects citizens’ religious beliefs and spiritual values. While acknowledging Islam as the faith of the majority, it values the language, culture, and lifestyle of Bengali Muslims.

“It is equally committed to protecting the religious, cultural, and civil rights of minority religious and ethnic communities.

“The NCP supports religious and cultural integrity for all, opposes Islamophobia, communalism, and all forms of extremism.

“It rejects both secular and theocratic ideologies as ideal and seeks to build an inclusive, democratic state based on coexistence, harmony, and accountability.”

He added, “The NCP embraces a civilisational national identity instead of one based on race, religion, or tribe.

“It will build a national culture by embracing the civilisational identity of the Bengal Delta, a meeting place of many languages and cultures.

“Women’s dignity and empowerment are at the core of NCP principles. It will ensure access to education, healthcare, safety, leadership, and employment, and promote fair property rights under family law.

The party, formed by the frontline leaders of the July Movement, considers “Indian hegemony and Hindutva” a threat.

Nahid wrote, “Indian hegemony and Hindutva in South Asia are a cultural and geopolitical threat to Bangladesh. NCP will take a strong political stand against this trend.

“NCP believes Bangladesh should increase strategic relations with other countries based on fairness, dignity, and national interest.

“NCP wants to build a socio-economic system free from discrimination, justice and corruption, similar to a welfare state.

“Education, public health, agriculture, climate, urban management, labour rights, and employment will be the main policy areas of the NCP.

“It has a vision of creating a new economic zone centred on Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal region.”

Highlighting the formulation of a new constitution, the convenor wrote: “To build a truly democratic state system, it is necessary to restructure the state structure, reform institutions, and formulate a new constitution.

“The main political duty of the NCP is to abolish the fascist system and establish a new political settlement.”​

 

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NCP removes unit chief after police detention; Hannan Masud secures release

Police have released Saiful Islam Rabbi, the removed convenor of the Mohammadpur Thana unit of the National Citizens Party (NCP), after detaining him over an alleged public disturbance. He was released into the custody of Abdul Hannan Masud, NCP’s senior joint chief convenor, around 3:30pm o

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NCP removes unit chief after police detention; Hannan Masud secures release

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May 20, 2025 20:21
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May 20, 2025 20:21

Police have released Saiful Islam Rabbi, the removed convenor of the Mohammadpur Thana unit of the National Citizens Party (NCP), after detaining him over an alleged public disturbance.

He was released into the custody of Abdul Hannan Masud, NCP’s senior joint chief convenor, around 3:30pm on Tuesday, said Shah Mostofa Tariquzzaman, assistant commissioner of police for the Dhanmondi zone.

Two others detained alongside Rabbi were also released at the same time, the police official said.

All three were freed on condition that they would not engage in similar activities in future.

On Monday night, Rabbi, who identified himself as a leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, was involved in an argument with police in the Mohammadpur area.

A video of the altercation later went viral on social media, drawing criticism.

The NCP later confirmed that Rabbi had been removed from all organisational responsibilities over the incident.​