New Polarization in Politics
Nizami's son Nadimur joins NCP
Dr. Mohammad Nadimur Rahman. Photo Collected.
The landscape of politics in Bangladesh is undergoing a shift following the events of July, with the youth-led National Citizens Party (NCP) becoming a prominent destination for various political figures. This movement, which members are calling the "NCP Spring," has attracted leaders from different parties, veterans of the July movement, and representatives from various socio-political platforms.
A significant new addition to the party is Dr. Mohammad Nadimur Rahman, an academic and the youngest son of the former Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Motiur Rahman Nizami. Dr. Nadimur, who serves as an assistant professor at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University in Turkey, is recognized for his progressive and reformist views. Although he comes from a family deeply rooted in Jamaat-e-Islami, he has previously expressed disagreements with the party's policies and even suggested changing its name. He had already shown public support for the NCP’s "Shapla Koli" symbol during the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan confirmed that Dr. Nadimur expressed interest in joining the party of his own accord and will be officially inducted soon. Dr. Nadimur also confirmed his involvement, stating that he is attracted to the potential of the youth-led party and is currently engaging with them from abroad, with plans for a formal joining ceremony in Bangladesh.
The trend of diverse groups joining the NCP began on April 19, when 45 members from the Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), United Peoples Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh), and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement joined the ranks. This included former Dhaka University Shibir presidents Ali Ahsan Junaid and Rafe Salman Rifat. Other notable figures who have joined include expelled BNP leader Ishak Sarkar, Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq’s granddaughter Fersamin Huq Iqbal (Flora), content creator Nuruzzaman Kafi, and activist Mohiuddin Roni. Additionally, Abdullah Mohammad Hossain, a descendant of Haji Shariatullah, is also set to join.
NCP leaders have indicated that discussions are ongoing with approximately 4,000 individuals injured in the July uprising, as well as leaders from various other political parties. There are also active discussions regarding a potential merger between the AB Party and the NCP.
