[🇧🇩] A New Political Party: National Citizen Party

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I still firmly believe AL should be abolished altogether completely from politics, though Wakeruzzaman had convinced Yunus Saab otherwise. This is also the public demand by far, contrary to BNP and JP India Dalal wishes.

Asif Nazrul was the guy who first opposed the idea of banning Awami league from Bangladesh politics. Then BNP supported Asif Nazrul and remained firm to let Awami League participate in the upcoming election. Some observers in Bangladesh firmly believe that Asif Nazrul is an Indian stooge who is protecting Indian interest in Bangladesh.

 

[Saif]

No guarantee that reforms will continue after election: Nahid

The convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, has demanded quick reforms and necessary trials before heading towards elections, alleging that some certain quarters are trying to bypass the reform initiatives.

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No guarantee that reforms will continue after election: Nahid
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Sirajganj
Published: 28 Mar 2025, 23: 08

Nahid Islam addresses an iftar programme virtually in Sirajganj on 28 March, 2025. Prothom Alo

The convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, has demanded quick reforms and necessary trials with the interim government in place, alleging that certain quarters are trying to bypass the reform initiatives.

“If we go for an election without ensuring trials for the July mass uprising, we have no guarantee that the post-election government will continue the reform process. Hence, we demand that reforms and trials be held at earliest within the existing legal framework,” he said.

The NCP leader was virtually addressing an iftar programme of his party in the station market area of Sirajganj municipality on Friday.

Describing the NCP as a youth-based political party, he said they are working to create a new chapter in the country’s political history.

Over the reform initiatives, Nahid Islam said, “We have said there must be some fundamental changes in the state, what the mass-uprising was intended for. If no reforms and changes take place, why so many people sacrificed their lives? Shed their blood?”

He demanded completion of trials, reforms, and introduction of a new constitution through a constituent assembly election within the tenure of the current interim government.

Nahid Islam also expressed gratitude to the people of Sirajganj for their contribution in the anti-discrimination movement and urged them to remain united in future.​

 

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No guarantee that reforms will continue after election: Nahid

The convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, has demanded quick reforms and necessary trials before heading towards elections, alleging that some certain quarters are trying to bypass the reform initiatives.

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No guarantee that reforms will continue after election: Nahid
Correspondent
Sirajganj
Published: 28 Mar 2025, 23: 08

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Nahid Islam addresses an iftar programme virtually in Sirajganj on 28 March, 2025. Prothom Alo

The convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Nahid Islam, has demanded quick reforms and necessary trials with the interim government in place, alleging that certain quarters are trying to bypass the reform initiatives.

“If we go for an election without ensuring trials for the July mass uprising, we have no guarantee that the post-election government will continue the reform process. Hence, we demand that reforms and trials be held at earliest within the existing legal framework,” he said.

The NCP leader was virtually addressing an iftar programme of his party in the station market area of Sirajganj municipality on Friday.

Describing the NCP as a youth-based political party, he said they are working to create a new chapter in the country’s political history.

Over the reform initiatives, Nahid Islam said, “We have said there must be some fundamental changes in the state, what the mass-uprising was intended for. If no reforms and changes take place, why so many people sacrificed their lives? Shed their blood?”

He demanded completion of trials, reforms, and introduction of a new constitution through a constituent assembly election within the tenure of the current interim government.

Nahid Islam also expressed gratitude to the people of Sirajganj for their contribution in the anti-discrimination movement and urged them to remain united in future.​

Nahid Islam needs to align himself to other secular entities instead of aligning himself too closely with Islamists like Jamaat and Hefazat.

Indians and their dalals in Bangladesh will label him and his party members as Islamists and will gain political mileage and faida. Label NCP as Taliban etc. which NCP is really not.

It is a slippery tightrope NCP has to walk....

 

[Saif]

AL symbol ‘shouldn't be on the ballot’ next election, says NCP leader Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam has called for the cancellation of the Awami League’s registration, saying the party’s electoral symbol should not appear in the upcoming national election. He said the ousted Awami League no longer has the right to participate in the c

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AL symbol ‘shouldn't be on the ballot’ next election, says NCP leader Nahid
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Published :
Mar 31, 2025 19:58
Updated :
Mar 31, 2025 20:33

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam has called for the cancellation of the Awami League’s registration, saying the party’s electoral symbol should not appear in the upcoming national election.

He said the ousted Awami League no longer has the right to participate in the country’s political process.

Nahid made the call after paying respects to those killed during the July Uprising, at their graves at Dhaka’s Jurain on Monday.

According to a bdnews24.com report, members of the martyrs’ families were also present at the time.

In response to a journalist’s question, Nahid, the most prominent face of the 2024 uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina regime, said: “Awami League will no longer be able to do politics in Bangladesh.

“On Aug 5, the people of Bangladesh gave a verdict against the Awami League and Mujibism. The process by which that verdict will be implemented can be a matter of discussion.”

The Awami League government was overthrown by a student-led mass uprising on Aug 5. The NCP was formed on Feb 28, 2025, initiated by the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, which spearheaded the anti-government protests.

The trial of former prime minister Hasina, her ministers, MPs, and party leaders has begun over the Awami League government’s repression to quell the movement.

Nahid said, “The trial is ongoing, and we have faith in the judicial process. We believe the issue of banning the Awami League can be resolved through trial and political consensus.

“For now, the registration of the Awami League should be cancelled. Their symbol will not appear in the next election.

He continued, “The masses, including the families of the martyrs and the injured, demand the banning of the Awami League”

‘SADNESS IN EID JOY’

The joy of Eid has been tinged by sorrow for many families who lost their loves ones during the mass uprising, said Nahid.

“I came to the Jurain Cemetery to share that pain and sorrow.”

Regarding the support provided to the families of those injured and killed in the uprising, Nahid said: “The amount of support and cooperation from the government should be increased.”

He said the announcement of monthly allowances to the families of those killed and injured was made before Eid, but the government has been able to reach very few families.

“We hope the government will implement the promises or announcements it has made in these matters quickly.”

Regarding the trial for the crimes of “murder, genocide and crimes against humanity” committed in an attempt to squash the movement, Nahid said: “We have always been calling for justice as we won’t otherwise be able to face these families.”​

 

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Hasnat slams calling NCP’s position on AL as 'indecorous'

National Citizens Party (NCP)’s Southern Region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday warned against branding his party’s firm anti-Awami League stance as a “breach of decorum.” In a post from his verified Facebook account, Hasnat wrote: “The day our anti-Awami L

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Hasnat slams calling NCP’s position on AL as 'indecorous'
UNB
Published :
Apr 15, 2025 23:22
Updated :
Apr 15, 2025 23:22

National Citizens Party (NCP)’s Southern Region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday warned against branding his party’s firm anti-Awami League stance as a “breach of decorum.”

In a post from his verified Facebook account, Hasnat wrote: “The day our anti-Awami League position and rejection of compromise politics began to be called ‘indecorous’ was the day Awami League processions started growing bigger.”

Targeting those he accused of indulging in compromise politics, he said, “I’m warning those who are compromising—make up your mind about the Awami League very soon. Otherwise, you will continue with your compromise politics, and I will respond with indecorous behaviour.”

He added: “You won’t be able to handle it if I start breaching decorum. Be careful.”

His statement came just hours after a video of an Awami League protest march went viral on Facebook.

According to several posts by AL supporters, the march took place in Dhaka’s Badda area, reportedly led by a former Chhatra League leader.

Hasnat, however, did not clarify whom he was directly referring to in his comments or who he considers to be engaged in compromise politics.
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NCP delegation meets EU envoys, reps to discuss reforms

The NCP delegation, led by convener Nahid Islam and Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara, met with envoys and representatives of Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway

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NCP delegation meets EU envoys, reps to discuss reforms

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A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met with ambassadors and representatives from the EU and eight European countries today to discuss reforms.

The NCP delegation, led by convener Nahid Islam and Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara, met with envoys and representatives of Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway at the residence of Michael Miller, EU ambassador and head of delegation to Bangladesh.

The NCP delegation engaged in discussions about Bangladesh's current political landscape and the context in which the NCP was established. The party highlighted its proposed reforms and commitment to ensuring justice, particularly for human rights violations during the July uprising and other serious crimes under the previous regime.

EU representatives reaffirmed their support for Bangladesh's democratic transition during the meeting, said a press release issued by NCP.

The dialogue emphasised the importance of accountability and transparency in governance, as well as the need for systemic reforms to address past injustices.

The NCP expressed its dedication to building a fair and inclusive political environment in Bangladesh.​