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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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Published :
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.​

 

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NCP to hold demonstrations in front of EC

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is losing confidence in the election commission (EC) for various reasons. The party is going to hold demonstrations in front of the EC building demanding reform of the EC as per the recommendations made by the EC reform commission. The demonstrations will start...

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NCP to hold demonstrations in front of EC
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Published: 20 May 2025, 23: 11

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The National Citizen Party (NCP) is losing confidence in the election commission (EC) for various reasons. The party is going to hold demonstrations in front of the EC building demanding reform of the EC as per the recommendations made by the EC reform commission. The demonstrations will start from 11:00 am Wednesday.

NCP member secretary Akhter Hossain came up with the announcement at a press conference held at the temporary party office in the capital’s Banglamotor area. He read out a written statement on behalf of the party.

He read, “A complex political situation has arisen due to the illegal election of the Dhaka South City Corporation in 2020. We believe that the biased role of the election commission (EC) is responsible for the situation.”

The NCP has stated, “Despite being a defendant in the case of ‘Ishraque Hossain versus Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh’, the election commission unprecedentedly chose not to contest the case, resulting in a one-sided verdict.

Even after the judgement, the commission did not attempt to settle the matter in the High Court, which appears to have given undue advantage to the plaintiff.”

Even before, the EC made such statements instead of being neutral which are quite similar to the stance of a specific political party, the NCP leader alleged.

He said that the current election commission was formed under the 'Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Appointment Act 2022', enacted by the illegal and fascist Awami League government, which was rejected at the time by all anti-fascist political parties and groups.

Akhtar Hossain stated that in the absence of elected representatives, citizen services are being severely disrupted and obstacles have emerged in implementing social protection initiatives.

Referring to the case of ‘Ishraque Hossain versus Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh’ as a precedent, he said that candidates from illegal elections across the country are now turning to the courts, creating a complex and critical situation. The only solution to this crisis and to alleviate public suffering is to hold local government elections.

However, it appears that the current biased election commission, formed under a fascist law, is not capable of conducting such elections.​

 

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NCP leader Nasiruddin blasts three advisers

NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary on Wednesday criticised three advisers – Dr Asif Nazrul, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud—claiming that they are ‘BNP spokespersons’. If the reform recommendations are not implemented, the advisers who are ‘BNP spok

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NCP leader Nasiruddin blasts three advisers
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Published :
May 21, 2025 19:32
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May 21, 2025 19:32

NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary on Wednesday criticised three advisers – Dr Asif Nazrul, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud—claiming that they are ‘BNP spokespersons’.

If the reform recommendations are not implemented, the advisers who are ‘BNP spokespeople’ will be forced to resign, he said while addressing a demonstration organised by the NCP.

The National Citizen Party-NCP staged the demonstration in front of Nirbachan Bhaban demanding reconstitution of the Election Commission and immediate arrangement of local government body elections.

The NCP chief coordinator said, “Wahiduddin Bhai (adviser) is working to sink education in Bangladesh, Salehuddin Bhai (adviser) is working to sink the financial sector of the country. Asif Nazrul is working to sink the Law Ministry. Then we will force them to resign through launching a programme.”

Referring to the ban on Awami League’s activities, he said, “We demanded that the Awami League be banned, and it was banned. But the Awami League’s election commission and constitution were not banned.”

Noting that Adviser Asif Nazrul had betrayed students and people, Nasiruddin said “Asif Nazrul once gave a false assurance that the July Declaration would be made, but didn’t. He betrayed...”

“If this time there would be any change of words, I don’t know whether Asif Nazrul will remain in Bangladesh,” he said.

The NCP chief coordinator said they are waiting for the July declaration. “We are waiting for the declaration, then the EC will be reconstituted, local elections and the constituent assembly election will be held and we will get a beautiful Bangladesh,” he said concluding their demonstration rally.

The NCP chief coordinator said the current election commission was constituted in line with the 2022 law which was enacted during the authoritarian regime amid objection from various political parties including BNP.

“This commission is a constitutional body, but it is playing the spokesperson role of a party instead of maintaining that (constitutional) position, which is shameful for the country,” he said.

The NCP leader suggested the Election Commission arrange the local body elections first to test its fitness. “Local elections must be held before the national election. There will be no national election before the local elections,” he added.

The NCP Dhaka city unit arranged the demonstrations against the AMM Nasir Uddin-led current Election Commission.

The demonstration began at 12:0pm and continued till 2:15pm in the city’s Agargaon area.

The NCP leaders alleged that this Commission was constituted hastily before the reform initiatives were implemented. This Commission has already lost its neutrality, they claimed.

Pointing at the BNP, these NCP leaders asked the party to test its popularity through the local body elections before going for the National Election.​