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NCP pledges justice, reforms for people

The National Citizen Party on Thursday officially began its election campaign by paying tribute at the graves of prominent national figures.

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NCP pledges justice, reforms for people
Staff Correspondent 23 January, 2026, 01:03

The National Citizen Party on Thursday officially began its election campaign by paying tribute at the graves of prominent national figures.

Party leaders visited the burial sites of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi in the capital Dhaka.

Addressing supporters after the visits, NCP convener Nahid Islam called on voters across the country to ensure victory for the 10-party electoral alliance.

He urged people to elect NCP’s 30 candidates, who are contesting under the water lily bud symbol, saying the alliance would speak for ordinary citizens at parliament and advocate for reform, sovereignty and the spirit of the July mass uprising.

Nahid said that the party was confident of entering parliament through the elections and pledged to implement the reforms promised to the electorate.

After paying respects at the graves, the NCP brought out a march titled ‘March for Justice’ at about 12:45pm from in front of the mausoleums of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and Osman Hadi.

The procession passed through the Shahbagh crossing and concluded in front of the National Press Club in the capital.

Party leaders and candidates, including NCP chief coordinator and Dhaka-8 candidate Nasiruddin Patwary, central election steering committee secretary Monira Sharmin, Dhaka-9 candidate Javed Rasin, Dhaka-20 candidate Nabila Tasnid, National Youth Power convener Tarikul Islam, and central leader Farhad Sohel, among others, took part in the march.​

 

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People will vote to reject corrupt candidates: Hasnat Abdullah

Hasnat Abdullah, the 10-party alliance candidate for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) and chief organiser (south) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Friday said the people would reject corrupt candidates through the ballot. Speaking at several street rallies during door-to-door campaigning on the second

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People will vote to reject corrupt candidates: Hasnat Abdullah

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Jan 23, 2026 22:46
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Jan 23, 2026 22:46

Hasnat Abdullah, the 10-party alliance candidate for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) and chief organiser (south) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Friday said the people would reject corrupt candidates through the ballot.

Speaking at several street rallies during door-to-door campaigning on the second day of electioneering, Hasnat said the masses of Debidwar, expatriates, youths and women are his main strength. “Many may belong to other parties, but they will vote for me in secret,” he added.

He said voters would exercise their franchise freely this time. “There will be no coercion or strong-arming. Voting is an expression of choice and goodwill, there is no room for fear or pressure,” he said.

Hasnat alleged that political parties which nominated loan defaulters, bank looters and corrupt individuals have already been identified by the public, who will reject them through votes.

Criticising VIP culture in politics, he said creating artificial barriers distances leaders from the people. “We do not want big-chair, small-chair politics. Politics remains people-friendly only when leaders stay connected with ordinary citizens,” he said.

Highlighting the impact of corruption, Hasnat said, “If corruption is not resisted today, people will have to pay bribes even to receive basic services. The country must be freed from this situation.” He stressed that politics should never be treated as an ‘investment’ to recover profits.

He said he joined politics to serve people with integrity and has never been involved in extortion, tender manipulation or corruption. Over the past one and a half years, neither he nor his supporters have collected illegal donations or engaged in market or transport grabbing, he claimed.

During the campaign, Hasnat sought votes for the Shapla symbol, pledging to build a society free from drugs, corruption and extortion.

On Friday, Hasnat addressed several courtyard meetings at Vhinglabari in Debidwar, Biharmandal in Mohanpur Union, the Chotna High School field and Shantir Road. He also inaugurated his election office at Bagmara Bazar in Barkamta Union. Leaders of the 10-party alliance, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Cumilla North district General Secretary and former upazila vice-chairman Saiful Islam Shahid, were present at the programmes.​

 

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NCP has no future without aligning with Jamaat, says resigning leader

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has no future other than aligning itself with Jamaat-e-Islami, Mohammad Erfanul Haque, who recently resigned from the party in Bandarban said on Monday. He also claimed that the NCP has drifted away from the spirit of the 5 August movement and is now in a...

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NCP has no future without aligning with Jamaat, says resigning leader

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Published: 26 Jan 2026, 20: 56

Mohammad Erfanul Haque, former member secretary of Bandarban district unit of NCP, addresses a media conference, organised in protest against the party’s decision to nominate a candidate from outside the district for the Bandarban constituency, at the Bandarban Press Club on 26 January 2026 Prothom Alo

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has no future other than aligning itself with Jamaat-e-Islami, Mohammad Erfanul Haque, who recently resigned from the party in Bandarban said on Monday.

He also claimed that the NCP has drifted away from the spirit of the 5 August movement and is now in a weakened position nationwide.


He made the remarks at a press conference at the Bandarban Press Club at around 3:30 pm on Monday. The press conference was organised in protest against the party’s decision to nominate a candidate from outside the district for the Bandarban constituency. Several of his supporters were present here.

Erfanul Haque, who had been serving as the NCP’s district member secretary, resigned from the party on Sunday.

At the press conference, the former leader accused the party of betraying the people of Bandarban by fielding an “outsider” candidate, warning that the NCP would pay a political price for the decision in the election.

He said the party was making a mockery of the electoral process in Bandarban. “Never before has an outsider been nominated in Bandarban in any election. This time, the NCP has set that precedent,” he said.

According to Erfanul Haque, a public representative must come from the constituency they seek to represent.

“Someone from another area cannot understand the people’s joys, sorrows, pain and suffering,” he said, adding that the nomination had hurt the self-respect of the people of Bandarban. “The people will respond to this insult through the ballot.”

He also called on voters to support BNP candidate Saching Prue Jerry by casting their votes for the party’s electoral symbol, the sheaf of paddy.

Responding to questions from journalists, Erfanul Haque said the NCP leadership had moved away from the ideals of the August 2024 movement and had now become “a party run by a handful of individuals based in Banglamotor.”

He further alleged that the NCP was trying to preserve its political existence by aligning with Jamaat-e-Islami. “This attempt will fail,” he said, “but at present, they have no alternative.”

He said this was why he had resigned from all party positions. However, he clarified that he had not yet joined the BNP or any other political party.

Attempts to contact the NCP and the candidate representing the party and the 11-party alliance in the Bandarban constituency for comment were unsuccessful.

However, NCP Bandarban district convener Mangsa Prue Chowdhury defended the party’s decision, saying any Bangladeshi citizen is legally entitled to contest elections from any constituency.

“There is no legal obstacle,” he said, adding that party leaders were working in support of the nominated candidate in line with the party’s decision.​

 

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NCP demands action over harassment of Nasiruddin, warns EC

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday warned the Election Commission (EC) and demanded punishment over the harassment of Nasiruddin Patwary, Jamaat-backed alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 and NCP’s chief coordinator, during electioneering in the city. The incident took p

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NCP demands action over harassment of Nasiruddin, warns EC

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Jan 27, 2026 23:26
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Jan 27, 2026 23:26

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday warned the Election Commission (EC) and demanded punishment over the harassment of Nasiruddin Patwary, Jamaat-backed alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 and NCP’s chief coordinator, during electioneering in the city.

The incident took place at Habibullah Bahar College in Circuit House Road while Nasiruddin was campaigning, UNB reports.

He was allegedly obstructed at the college gate, faced scuffles and was later humiliated as eggs were thrown at him.

Addressing an emergency press conference at Fakirapool after the incident, Nahid Islam alleged that identified activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal carried out the attack “on the instructions of Mirza Abbas and with the consent of Tarique Rahman.”

“We want to warn the Election Commission and ask how it will act against this attack, what steps the college administration will take and what position the BNP will take as a party,” Nahid said.

Referring to BNP leader Mirza Abbas, Nahid said if such conduct continues, it will not end well in the election. “An election is a battle of words. You speak, we speak and the people decide. Why are you not allowing people to decide? On February 12, people will determine who is arrogant, who is a gangster, who is a terrorist and who speaks for the people.”

Nahid also criticised BNP for repeatedly raising Jamaat’s past, saying people have not forgotten BNP’s own record, particularly the period from 2001 to 2006. “If politics is discussed based on the past, we too will speak about everyone’s past.”

Speaking at the press conference, Nasiruddin Patwary said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman must decide whether he will continue to patronise 'terrorists' within the party or take disciplinary action against them.

Nasiruddin demanded the expulsion of Mirza Abbas from BNP on charges of violating party discipline. “Win or lose, I will not allow a reign of terror in Dhaka-8. This is my commitment. On February 12, people will deliver their verdict against terrorism and corruption through their votes.”

According to NCP, Nasiruddin was present at Habibullah Bahar College as an invited guest at a programme when he was initially obstructed at the gate, followed by scuffles that culminated in the egg-throwing incident.

NCP strongly condemned the incident and issued an immediate statement demanding accountability.​