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NCP urges political parties to unite on fundamental reform initiatives

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hosen on Sunday called on all political parties to unite in support of fundamental reform initiatives. “We request the political parties to stand together in favour of fundamental reforms realising the people’s opinions and expectations, so...

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NCP urges political parties to unite on fundamental reform initiatives
Staff Correspondent Dhaka
Published: 29 Jun 2025, 23: 09

National Citizen Party member secretary Akhtar Hosen talks to the media at Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka following a discussion with the National Consensus Commission on 29 June 2025 Prothom Alo

National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hosen on Sunday called on all political parties to unite in support of fundamental reform initiatives.

“We request the political parties to stand together in favour of fundamental reforms realising the people’s opinions and expectations, so that no authoritarian regime can ever again be established in Bangladesh,” Akhtar Hosen said.

He said this at Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy in the capital following a discussion with the National Consensus Commission today, Sunday.

Today was the seventh day of the second phase of discussions with political parties, aimed at building consensus on reforms.

Agenda of the discussion included: the appointment committee for constitutional and statutory bodies, the structure of a bicameral parliament, the election process for the upper house, and its responsibilities and role.

Akhtar Hosen alleged that the progress on fundamental reforms is stalled because of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and several like-minded parties.

He stated, “A new Bangladesh has been born through the blood of its people. No incoming government should have the power to recklessly misuse constitutional bodies like the election commission, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), or public service commission (PSC); to appoint partisan loyalists at will; to manipulate institutions for its own interests; to suppress dissent; or to prevent accountability. Those who want to create such a situation have no connection with the people, and the people cannot, in any way, align themselves with such forces.”

He emphasised that the National Citizen Party is the most sincere about pursuing reforms. “The majority of the public is waiting outside this room. They are observing which parties are seeking fundamental reforms and which are not.”

Mentioning that negotiations are going on over the reform agenda, Akhtar Hosen added, “Even in Sunday’s discussions, we remained far from the realities of fundamental reforms. Due to opposition from the BNP and a few other parties, it has not been possible to reach consensus on the issue of the appointment committee for constitutional and statutory bodies.”​

 

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NCC revises proposals but parties stay divided

The National Consensus Commission on Sunday came up with revisions in the constitutional and statutory appointment committee and the upper house of a bicameral parliament...

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NCC revises proposals but parties stay divided
Staff Correspondent 29 June, 2025, 23:59

The National Consensus Commission on Sunday came up with revisions in the constitutional and statutory appointment committee and the upper house of a bicameral parliament.

However, the session of the second-round NCC dialogue, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on the day, was adjourned without a majority agreement on the revisions as several parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, continued to oppose some provisions of the fresh proposals.

BNP’s rejection of the revised appointment committee and electoral framework for the upper house drew frustration from multiple parties, notably the National Citizen Party, Amar Bangladesh Party, and Gano Adhikar Parishad.

Chaired by NCC vice-chair Professor Ali Riaz, the commission proposed that the seven-member appointment committee would select top officials specifically for the Election Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission, Public Service Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, and the Human Rights and Information Commissions.

The appointment committee, however, would include, as stipulated earlier, the prime minister, speakers of the both parliamentary houses, the main opposition leader, a representative from the other opposition parties, and one nominee each from the president and the chief justice. The lower house speaker would serve as the chair.

The revised proposal says that at least five members must agree on a list of candidates, which would be made public and subject to interviews in person.

The president would finalise the appointments within 10 days of receiving the list. The committee’s mandate would expire upon the dissolution of Jatiya Sangsad, stipulates the fresh proposal.

The BNP, represented by its standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, reasserted its firm opposition to the idea of such a high-powered committee.

If the prime minister’s term is limited, the judiciary is fully independent, and elections are held under a credible caretaker government, neutral appointments can be ensured without a new committee structure, Salahuddin argued.

Other parties also raised objections to the revised proposal, with Gano Adhikar Parishad opposing the inclusion of a presidential nominee, Khelafat Majlish freshly suggesting the promotion of a new chief election commissioner from the existing commissioners if the post becomes vacant during a caretaker government period.

The Bangladesh Jatiya Dal, Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam, and Bangladesh Labour Party also turned down the revised proposal, questioning how the NCC decided on the reform of the constitution’s article 70 despite BNP’s note of dissent on it.

In response, NCC vice-chair Riaz urged the parties to discuss the fresh proposal in their party forum.

‘The commission does not want to reach a ‘consensus’ with dissension,’ Riaz said.

The NCC presented new terms of reference also for the upper house.

The NCC has proposed a 300-member lower house that would be formed by the first-past-the-post electoral system, while 100 additional reserved seats for women would be filled also by direct election.

The fresh proposal, in this regard, recommended that the senate would consist of 100 members to be elected by proportional representation based on the votes casted.

The NCC maintained that the Electoral Reform Commission-proposed half of the upper house seats be filled by party-nominated candidates while the remaining 50 per cent would be reserved for different professionals and representatives from marginalised communities.

The BNP, while agreeing to the proposed 400-member lower house and 100-member upper house, rejected proportional representation based on the vote share, saying that it would consider alternative models if there were any.

The Communist Party of Bangladesh, Samyabadi Dal, and Socialist Party of Bangladesh maintained their reservations against the bicameral legislature, arguing that the country’s current political maturity did not warrant such structural expansion.

The Islami Andolan stuck to its earlier advocated vote share-based proportional representation both in the lower and upper houses while the Jamiyat Ulama -e-Islam supported bicameralism but suggested deferring it for the next parliament election.

Parties, including the NCP, AB Party, Ganosamhati Andolan, Revolutionary Workers Party, Rashtra Sangskar Andolan, and Nagorik Oikya, continued their support for proportional representation in the upper house.

The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-JSD and Bangladesh Jatiya Jamajtantrik Dal-Jasod, based on their party decisions, also backed bicameralism but strongly recommended that the upper house must be composed of non-partisan members.

Providing a new proposal, it said that all 400 seats of the lower house should be open to both male and female candidates, but Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam secretary general Monjurul Islam Afandi reiterated his party’s opposition to increasing reserved seats for women.

Aam Janata Party central committee member Sadhana Mahal criticised the parties opposing women’s political representation.

Politicians expressed divergent opinions even over the NCC-proposed terms of reference for the upper house.

According to the fresh proposal, the upper house may hold a bill for a maximum of two months. If it fails to act within that period, the bill will be considered automatically passed. The upper house may return the bill to the lower house with amendments, which the lower house can accept in full, in part, or reject entirely.

Opposing the idea, BNP’s Salahuddin recommended that the upper house might hold a bill for a maximum of one month.

In the Sunday’s session, the BNP’s opposition to the revised proposals led to visible irritation among other parties, including the NCP, AB Party, and Gano Adhikar Parishad.

NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain accused the BNP of stalling the consensus dialogue and allowing regressive politics to dominate.

Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher questioned the NCC’s special consideration for the parties who opposed the proposed reforms.

Gano Adhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur requested the senior politicians to consider the reform dialogue seriously to honour the July uprising.

As discussions grew increasingly polarised, the NCC vice-chair concluded the session by adjourning the talks until July 2.​

 

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No autocrat remains in power forever, says Nahid

Referring to the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime in a student-led mass uprising, National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said that no autocrat remained in power forever...

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No autocrat remains in power forever, says Nahid
Our Correspondent . Kurigram 03 July, 2025, 00:32

Referring to the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime in a student-led mass uprising, National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said that no autocrat remained in power forever.

Nahid also stated that the Teesta Master Plan must be done in a realistic manner and Kurigram must not left behind in the development plan.

‘The NCP will not accept any excuse for delaying the Teesta Master Plan,’ said Nahid, also a former central leader of the Students Against Discrimination which spearheaded the July uprising that ousted the Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.

The NCP leader made these remarks while addressing a brief rally in Kurigram’s Ghoshpara area as part of the party’s countrywide programmes, from July 1 to August 5 marking the first anniversary of the uprising, those began on Tuesday from Rangpur.

A group of student and youth leaders who led the uprising formed the political party, NCP, on February 28.

On Wednesday afternoon, NCP leaders, activists and supporters held a march from Kurigram’s Trimohoni bazar to Ghoshpara area.

Central NCP leaders, including its chief organiser for the South Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser for the North Sarjis Alam, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint convener Samanta Shermeen and senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, among others, also took part in the march.

Addressing the rally, Nahid also said that even though the fascist Awami League had fallen, the fascist system had not changed yet.

He sought supports of the people for the NCP to bring changes in the system.

Nahid ended the rally after seeking everyone’s support for NCP joint convener Atiq Mujahid as the party candidate for the Kurigram-2 constituency in the next general elections.

On the second day of the party’s countrywide programmes, the leaders and activists of NCP also held marches and rallies in Lalmonirhat.

The NCP will hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of Awami League and its leaders for atrocities during mass uprising, reforms in various sectors and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.​

 

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NCP warns of consequences for bringing back ‘old culture of terrorism’

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Thursday warned that those attempting to revive the old culture of terrorism will face consequences like those faced by autocrat Sheikh Hasina, as the spirit of the July warriors remains alive. “An attempt is being made to bring back the o

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NCP warns of consequences for bringing back ‘old culture of terrorism’

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National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam on Thursday warned that those attempting to revive the old culture of terrorism will face consequences like those faced by autocrat Sheikh Hasina, as the spirit of the July warriors remains alive.

“An attempt is being made to bring back the old culture…we are seeing that again. Those who carried out the July people’s uprising are still awake, still on the streets. If anyone thinks that they can bring back the old occupation and the politics of old terrorism, then their fate will also be like that of the dictator Hasina,“ he said while addressing a street rally in Nilphamari district town on the third-day of their ‘July March’.

Expressing frustration over the fulfillment of July expectations, he said many desires have not been yet fulfilled post the uprising, vowing to continue their fight.

Recalling the contribution of all walks of life to oust the Sheikh Hasina government, he said the discrimination-free country is yet to be established despite sacrificing thousands of lives.

Nahid said they did not need to form a political party if all demands were met post the uprising.

Regarding the justice for the July victims, those who, including Sheikh Hasina and her collaborators carried out genocide must be tried, otherwise pains of the martyr families will not wipe out.

“There must be fundamental reforms, and we must move towards elections through these reforms. Bangladesh needs a new constitution. The Awami League and the ‘Mujibbadi constitution’ must be discarded. There is no point in retaining a constitution that is not the constitution of people,” he said.

Party’s chief organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, senior joint convenor Samanta Sharmin, senior joint member secretary Dr Tasnim Zara, and joint chief organiser (northern region) Abu Sayed Leon were, among others present.

Chief organiser (northern zone) Sarjis Alam conducted the event.​

 

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We must fight if new dictators or fascists emerge: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam on Friday remarked Sheikh Hasina or the other leaders of her party cannot actually be leaders of a political party as they fled the country, abandoning their party’s activists. He said Sheikh Hasina fled the country abandoning her party leaders...

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We must fight if new dictators or fascists emerge: Nahid Islam
Correspondent Panchagarh
Published: 04 Jul 2025, 18: 53

National Citizen Party convenor Nahid Islam addresses the opening ceremony and brief meeting of the NCP’s Atwari upazila unit office at Fakirganj Bazaar in the upazila of Panchagarh district on 4 July 2025 Prothom Alo

National Citizen Party (NCP) convenor Nahid Islam on Friday remarked Sheikh Hasina or the other leaders of her party cannot actually be leaders of a political party as they fled the country, abandoning their party’s activists.

He said Sheikh Hasina fled the country abandoning her party leaders and activists. Members of her family and party who became wealthy through corruption and oppression have also left the country, leaving all their party leaders and activists in peril. They cannot claim to be leaders of any party.

He made those remarks during the opening ceremony and brief meeting of the NCP’s Atwari upazila unit office at Fakirganj Bazaar in the upazila of Panchagarh district around 11:30 am Friday.

NCP central leaders arrived in Panchagarh on Thursday afternoon as part of the “July march to build the nation”.

“In Bangladesh, a handful of people have established dictatorship and fascism, and only they have earned wealth. This one family, the family of Mujib, has claimed ownership of everything and turned into a Zamindar. We have broken that Zamindari system through a mass uprising,” Nahid Islam said.

Issuing a warning, he further said, “If any new dictatorial, fascist, or extortionist regime emerges again, we must resist and speak out against it. Let’s ensure that no new culture of fear is created in Bangladesh. We must protest any injustice or oppression we see.”

Nahid Islam, who emerged into national politics from the mass uprising, criticised the Awami League’s claims of being a secular party, stating that it has never done justice to the followers of the Sanatan (Hindu) religion.

“In previous regimes, we saw our Hindu brothers were tortured, their lands were grabbed, but they did not get justice. In the new Bangladesh we want, everyone must enjoy equal rights, justice, and harmony as citizens of the country,” he stated.

The NCP convenor further said, “Following the mass uprising, we hope to rebuild the nation on the basis of equality, justice, and communal harmony. It will be a country free from extortion and terrorism. Those of us who led this people’s uprising have now united to form this new party, the National Citizen Party, a party that wants to speak for you, speak for the common people, stand against injustice and oppression, and promote the politics of justice.”

NCP chief organisers Hasnat Abdullah (southern region) and Sarjis Alam (northern region) also spoke at the meeting.

Later, they departed for Thakurgaon district.​

 

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NCP for end to border killing, regional disparity

Leaders of the National Citizen Party on Friday said that their party would take steps to address issues such as border killings and regional disparity.

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NCP for end to border killing, regional disparity
Staff Correspondent 04 July, 2025, 17:30

The National Citizen Party holds a street rally at Pirganj in Thakurgaon on Friday. | Focus Bangla photo

Leaders of the National Citizen Party on Friday said that their party would take steps to address issues such as border killings and regional disparity.

During the party’s ongoing programme in the northern district of Thakurgaon, marking the first anniversary of the July uprising, the convener of the newly floated party, Nahid Islam, said that border killings and regional disparity were among the leading issues in the Bangladesh-India border areas in the northern districts.

‘The Border Security Force of India indiscriminately shoots and kills Bangladeshi citizens. The human rights of the people of Bangladesh are being violated,’ Nahid said while addressing a brief rally at the old bus-stand area in Thakurgaon on the fourth day of the party’s rally in the northern districts as part of its July 1- August 5 countrywide programme to mark the first anniversary of the uprising.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

From January to May, at least 13 Bangladeshis were killed and 29 others injured by the Indian Border Security Force, according to data from Ain o Salish Kendra, a human rights and legal aid organisation in Bangladesh.

Nahid also criticised India’s push-in attempts and said that Indian Muslims were pushed into Bangladesh by being labelled as illegal immigrants.

The BSF has pushed at least 1,798 people, including Rohingyas and Indian nationals, into Bangladesh since May 7.

‘We want to warn that it is not Hasina’s Bangladesh. It is student-people’s Bangladesh after the uprising. Bangladesh will be run by pro-Bangladeshis. We will anyhow end border killings and regional disparity in the northern districts, including Thakurgaon,’ the NCP leader said.

Nahid, also a former central leader of Students Against Discrimination that spearheaded the July uprising to oust the authoritarian Awami League regime on August 5, 2024, said farmers in Thakurgaon were neglected and they did not get fair prices of their crops.

The NCP began the July 1- August 5 programme from Rangpur by offering prayers to uprising martyr Abu Sayeed on July 1.

A group of student and youth leaders who led the uprising formed the NCP on February 28.

‘We want to work for farmers,’ Nahid said, mentioning that children of the farmers in different universities began the July uprising with a dream for a new Bangladesh and the NCP wanted to translate the dream into reality.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

Emphasising the developments in education, health, employment, information technology and transport sectors, he said that development would be considered as actual development when the districts in the margin would be developed.

NCP leaders and activists also held another rally at Pirganj upazila in Thakurgaon, where the party’s senior joint convener Samanta Sharmeen stated that NCP would continue their struggle until the state structure changed.

She sought people’s support for the NCP to continue the struggle.

Earlier in the morning, Nahid inaugurated the party’s upazila office in Panchagarh’s Atwari, where party’s chief organiser for North Sarjis Alam alleged that some people from some political parties were continuing extortion at Atwari, which was earlier done by ousted Awami League.

On the fourth day of the party’s programme, NCP leaders and activists, including the party’s member secretary Akhter Hossain, chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara and joint convener Anik Roy, among others, participated in the marches and rallies at Pirganj and at Thakurgaon.

The NCP is scheduled to hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.

The party leaders and activists will hold marches and rallies in Bogura, Joypurhat and Naogaon today.​

 

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Govt must ensure trial before election: Nahid

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Saturday demanded justice for the killings during the July-August uprising before any national election is held. Addressing a rally organised by the party’s Bogura district unit at Satmatha Zero Point, Nahid said over 15 people were kille

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Govt must ensure trial before election: Nahid

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National Citizens Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam on Saturday demanded justice for the killings during the July-August uprising before any national election is held.

Addressing a rally organised by the party’s Bogura district unit at Satmatha Zero Point, Nahid said over 15 people were killed and more than 700 injured during the uprising.

“For the last 17 years, Bogura has been a victim of the fascist government’s political discrimination. People from Bogura were denied jobs just for their identity. Hundreds of false and fabricated cases were filed against them,” he said.

Earlier in the day, NCP leaders exchanged views with the families of those killed in the July movement at Bogura Tourism Motel.

Following the meeting, Nahid Islam led a four-kilometre-long march from Koloni area to Satmatha, with a large number of students and locals participating in it.

Among others, NCP Central Member-Secretary Akhter Hossain, Chief Organiser (Southern Region) Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, central leaders Nasir Uddin Patwary, and Dr Tasnim Jara addressed the rally.​

 

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NCP to announce 'July manifesto' on Aug 3: Nahid

Central NCP leaders held a rally in Bogura today as part of their month-long "July March to Build the Nation" rally

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NCP to announce 'July manifesto' on Aug 3: Nahid

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National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam said the NCP will unveil its manifesto on August 3 at the Central Shaheed Minar.

"We are gathering at the Shaheed Minar on August 3 with the July manifesto, a declaration for the people, land, and map of Bangladesh... Just as we declared the fall of the fascist system with a one-point demand last year, this time we will declare the beginning of a new Bangladesh," he said.

Addressing a rally today at 1:00pm at the Satmatha Mukto Moncho in Bogura town, Nahid went on to say, "July is not a matter of emotion. July will be our political manifesto. Our political destination. The future of Bangladesh will be guided by this July. Those who don't want to include July, its martyrs, its injured in the constitution, are the new guardians of Mujibism."

Central NCP leaders held a rally in Bogura today as part of their month-long "July March to Build the Nation" rally, taking place across all districts of the country throughout July.

"After the mass uprising, Bangladesh will not be run at the behest of India, Pakistan, America, or China," the NCP leader said, adding that "the people of Bangladesh will decide Bangladesh's elections, Bangladesh's politics, and everything about Bangladesh."

Nahid also said, "After the mass uprising, we said we need a new Bangladesh, a new system, new laws and regulations. We will not participate in your old games. We will not participate in your politics of extortion, your politics of terror."

Nahid assered that "the July Declaration will certainly be included in the national constitution."

"After the 2024 mass uprising, we demand to ensure a neutral administration, neutral police, and a neutral judiciary. If anyone acts like a partisan administration in the old ways, their fate will be like that of the fascists and collaborators of Mujibism," Nahid warned.

"What was the fate of those who stole votes, who were election commissioners in the 2018 elections? If you forget the power of students and the public within one year of this mass uprising, then you are mistaken," Nahid added.

Nahid commented that Bogura has been a victim of political discrimination over the past 16-17 years.

"No one was given a job if they heard the name Bogura; they were not given a place anywhere. Bogura residents were indiscriminately given false and fabricated cases," Nahid said.

"After the mass uprising, we do not want any special privileges. We do not want any discrimination. We want everyone to have equal opportunities according to their merit and qualifications. We want areas that are backward to receive development commensurate with their needs," he added.

Before the rally, central leaders met families of July martyrs at the Bogura Porjoton Corporation this morning.​

 

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Gonobhaban conquered, next target is parliament: Nahid Islam

National Citizen’s Party convener Nahid Islam they now focus on rebuilding Bangladesh after successfully defeating fascism on 5 August last year. “On 5 August, our goal was the fall of fascism. This time, our goal is the reconstruction of Bangladesh. On 5 August, our target was Gonobhaban...

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Gonobhaban conquered, next target is parliament: Nahid Islam
Staff Correspondent Rajshahi
Published: 06 Jul 2025, 22: 55

NCP held a street rally at Saheb Bazar Zero Point in Rajshahi city around 8:15 pm on 6 July 2025 Prothom Alo

National Citizen’s Party convener Nahid Islam has said they now focus on rebuilding Bangladesh after successfully defeating fascism on 5 August last year.

“On 5 August, our goal was the fall of fascism. This time, our goal is the reconstruction of Bangladesh. On 5 August, our target was Gonobhaban (Prime Minister’s residence), now our target is the National Parliament. We have conquered Gonobhaban; now we will conquer the National Parliament too. The upcoming election will witness the victory celebrations of the youth,” Nahid Islam said at a street rally held at Saheb Bazar Zero Point in Rajshahi city around 8:15 pm today, Sunday.

He further said for that to realise they want to see meaningful reform and trial of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

“We want to see the trial of the killer Hasina. We want to see reforms. We want to see a new constitution. This generation promises the people of Bangladesh a new democratic constitution,” he added.

Earlier, at around 6:00 pm, the NCP began its July march from the city’s Railgate area. The procession passed through New Market, Alkar Mor, Gonokpara, Saheb Bazar, Alupatti, and concluded at the Saheb Bazar Zero Point with the street rally.

Addressing the rally, Nahid said, “We took to the streets with many dreams. My brother Abu Sayeed took the police bullets on his chest. The brothers of Rajshahi became martyrs with many dreams. Our dream was not just the fall of Sheikh Hasina. It was to rebuild Bangladesh through reforms.”

He also lamented that various conspiracies have blocked the path to reform since 5 August.

“We admit that we made mistakes. We had limitations. But today, we pledge we will not repeat those mistakes. We will not give any more chances. We must end autocracy and dynastic politics. We will build a new politics and a new system based on merit and competence.”

Nahid Islam said, “Those who say July is merely an emotional issue, those who say there is no need to give July any constitutional basis, we must show them that on 3 August, we will unite again against the Mujibist constitution. Those who do not want to give July a place in the constitution or the legal framework want to pave the way for the return of Mujibism. They have declared themselves the new guardians of Mujibism. We must build resistance against the guardians of Mujibism.”

The event, conducted by the party’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, was addressed among others by the party’s member secretary Akhtar Hosen, senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, chief organiser for the northern region Sarjis Alam, chief organiser for the southern region Hasnat Abdullah, organiser for the northern region Imran Imon, and chief coordinator of Rajshahi city Md Mobasher Ali.

At the end of the rally, the party inaugurated its city office in the Gonokpara area.​

 

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NCP promises to present new constitution to people

The National Citizens Party on Sunday said that they were promising to the countrymen that they would present them with a new democratic constitution, which would guarantee citizens’ rights, ensure justice, and put an end to authoritarianism and dynastic politics in Bangladesh...

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NCP promises to present new constitution to people
Staff Correspondent . Rajshahi 06 July, 2025, 21:51

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The National Citizens Party on Sunday said that they were promising to the countrymen that they would present them with a new democratic constitution, which would guarantee citizens’ rights, ensure justice, and put an end to authoritarianism and dynastic politics in Bangladesh.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

NCP convener Nahid Islam, addressing a street rally at Saheb Bazar zero point in Rajshahi city Sunday evening, also said that the July Proclamation must be incorporated into the new constitution.

NCP organised the street rally on the fifth day of the party’s countrywide programmes to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that ousted the Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.

‘Those who refuse to incorporate the July Proclamation into the new constitution or bringing it in a legal framework, they are paving the way for a return to Mujibism and have declared themselves guardians of that ideology. We must build resistance against those who position themselves as protectors of Mujibism,’ Nahid added.

Reiterating the party’s demands, Nahid said that they would build a new political order and a new system of governance based on merit and qualification.

Nahid once again reiterated that the national election must be held after the trial of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and the leaders and activists of the fascist Awami League for committing massacre during the July-August uprising and fundamental reforms in various sectors.

‘We want to see the trial of mass-murderer Hasina. We demand reforms, and we want to see a new constitution,’ NCP convener Nahid Islam said while addressing a street rally in Rajshahi city Sunday evening.

Commemorating mass leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani’s historic massive long march from Rajshahi towards India’s Farakka Barrage, demanding its demolition, Nahid said that they would begin a massive long march from Rajshahi if they had to reclaim their rightful share of river water and protect their borders.

Among others, NCP member secretary Akhter Hossain, chief organiser for North Sarjis Alam, chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, and senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara also spoke.​

 

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Reforms, justice must come before election: Nahid

He also said, "This generation promises a new democratic constitution for Bangladesh."

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Reforms, justice must come before election: Nahid

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National Citizen Party (NCP) organised a "July Podojatra and Pothosobha" in Rajshahi this evening, aiming to renew its call for democratic reforms and decentralisation of power.

The event began around 6:00pm from Rajshahi Railgate in the city, with participation from different upazila units of the NCP.

Marching through the city streets, the procession concluded with a public gathering at Zero Point.

Addressing a crowd, NCP Convener Nahid Islam said, "This generation promises a new democratic constitution for Bangladesh. One that will ensure the rights of its people and end autocracy."

Referring to the events of August 5, Nahid said, "We had dreamt of rebuilding Bangladesh through reforms. But after August 5, different forces have blocked that path. Those who stand in the way of reform will never be forgiven by the people."

He also added, "Previously, our goal was the fall of fascism. Now, it is the reconstruction of Bangladesh. Before the election, reforms must be addressed, justice must be served. We want to see the trial of killer Hasina."

Paying tribute to historic movement, Nahid recalled Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani's Farakka Long March from Rajshahi, saying, "If we have to reclaim our share of rivers and protect our borders, we will launch another long march from Rajshahi."

"Development doesn't mean only Dhaka's development. We need decentralisation of power and resources. Rajshahi must have employment, education, healthcare, and industrial growth. That's why we held the uprising," said Nahid.

The NCP is observing a month-long nationwide programme titled "Desh Gorte July Podojatra (July march to build the nation)", which will take place across all 64 districts of Bangladesh.

Other speakers at the gathering included NCP Senior Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, Chief Organiser (northern region) Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser (southern region) Hasnat Abdullah, Member Secretary Akhter Hossen and Senior Joint Secretary Tasnim Jara.

The programme ended with a call to gather again at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on August 3 and a pledge to fulfill the "July Declaration".​

 

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NCP urges nat’l unity for justice, reform, new constitution

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Monday called upon all sections of society to unite to demand justice for the July mass killing, fundamental state reforms, and the adoption of a new constitution...

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NCP urges nat’l unity for justice, reform, new constitution
Staff Correspondent 08 July, 2025, 00:05

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Monday called upon all sections of society to unite to demand justice for the July mass killing, fundamental state reforms, and the adoption of a new constitution.

Addressing several rallies in Natore and Sirajganj, he said that they could not proceed to elections until justice was delivered for the July killings and enforced disappearances.

The aspirations behind the mass uprising -- driven by students and the public -- were for a corruption-free and impartial Bangladesh, but after August 5, many parties had distanced themselves from these demands, Nahid resented.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

As part of the party’s ongoing month-long march programmes to mark the first anniversary of the July uprising that ousted the Awami League regime on 5 August 2024, the NCP convener alleged that attempts had been made to disrupt their events, noting that their banners were torn and obstructive tactics employed in Natore and Sirajganj.

He said that those who had faced bullets and narrowly escaped death would not be intimidated, warning that those who sought to revive a culture of fear were gravely mistaken and foolish.

Calling for fundamental reforms, Nahid stressed the urgent need for a July declaration and constitutional recognition of the people’s uprising.

‘The martyrs who participated in the uprising deserve state recognition and honour,’ he said.

He called for a new constitution to replace the existing Awami League-era constitution, which he criticised for failing to protect the rights of the people over the past 50 years and for dividing society and the state.

Nahid said that the NCP would announce its manifesto on August 3 at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital, which would include the economic, social, and cultural liberation of all people and outline a plan for rebuilding a new Bangladesh.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

As part of its nationwide programme from July 1 to August 5 marking the first anniversary of the uprising, the NCP launched its march on July 1 in Rangpur with prayers for uprising martyr Abu Sayed.

The party plans to continue marches across all districts until July 30, calling for the prosecution of the Awami League and its leaders over the massacres during the mass uprising.

They are also demanding reforms and the adoption of a new constitution aimed at establishing a discrimination-free Bangladesh.​

 

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NCP will always prioritise country’s interest: Hasnat Abdullah

Chief Organizer (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday said that leadership born out of student-led mass uprisings would shape the future of Bangladesh. “The NCP will never compromise on issues concerning the national interest. If anyone- even from within the

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Chief Organizer (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday said that leadership born out of student-led mass uprisings would shape the future of Bangladesh.

“The NCP will never compromise on issues concerning the national interest. If anyone- even from within the party-acts against the country’s interest, strict action will be taken,” he said while addressing a rally titled ‘July March towards Building Bangladesh’ at Gangni Bazar Bus Stand in the district.

“Leadership should not be inherited. It must be earned through people’s mandate and merit. The people of the country are now aware and prepared for change,” he added.

NCP Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr Tasneem Zara, Chief Organizer (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, Joint Chief Organizer Advocate Shakil Ahmed, and Central Organizer of Jubo Shakti Mujahidul Islam, among others, also spoke on the occasion.​

 

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NCP not to accept foreign hegemony: Nahid

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam said in Kushtia on Tuesday that the party would not accept foreign hegemony in Bangladesh anymore...

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NCP not to accept foreign hegemony: Nahid
Staff Correspondent 08 July, 2025, 20:22

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam exchanges views with the villagers after offering prayers at the grave of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology student Abrar Fahad in Kushtia on Tuesday. | Focus Bangla photo

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam said in Kushtia on Tuesday that the party would not accept foreign hegemony in Bangladesh anymore.

During the party’s ongoing programme marking the first anniversary of the 2024 July uprising, Nahid also said that the NCP would resist if any political party wanted to accept domination of foreign countries.

‘We fought against Indian hegemony in the country following the path of Abrar Fahad. We will resist if any political party wants to become a slave of such foreign domination again. Citizens of Bangladesh will resist it,’ said Nahid while addressing a brief rally at Nimtola Bazar in Kushtia on the eighth day of the party’s countrywide rally.

Nahid was also a former central leader of Students Against Discrimination that spearheaded the July uprising to oust the Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.

He stated, ‘We have become free from the slavery of India. We have become free from the slavery of ‘Pindi’ (Rawalpindi, once the capital of Pakistan).’

‘Bangladesh will stand tall with freedom and sovereignty in the upcoming days. We will create our politics and our state,’ said the NCP leader.

Nahid also said that the NCP would continue its struggle until ensuring trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution for the country.

Earlier, in the morning, NCP leaders and activists offered prayers at the grave of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology student Abrar Fahad, who was brutally beaten to death inside his residential hall on October 7, 2019, by leaders of the university Chhatra League unit after he posted comments on Facebook criticising Bangladesh’s agreements with India.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

After the prayers, Nahid said that Abrar was an inspiration to organise protests against Indian aggression and against fascism.

The NCP began the nationwide march on July 1 from Rangpur by offering prayers for uprising martyr Abu Sayed as part of its July 1- August 5 countrywide programme to mark the first anniversary of the uprising.

A group of students and youth leaders who led the uprising formed the NCP on February 28.

NCP leaders and activists, including the party’s chief organiser for North Sarjis Alam, chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, senior joint convener Ariful Islam Adeeb and joint convener Nusrat Tabassum, among others, participated in the marches and rallies in Kushtia and Meherpur.

The NCP is scheduled to hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.Bangladesh-themed souvenirs

The party leaders and activists will hold marches and rallies in Chuadanga and Jhenaidah districts today.​