Nahid-Islam-MP

The current open environment in the country may be temporary and democracy and the right to free speech are gradually being constricted—such concern has been expressed by Nahid Islam, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Member of Parliament. In his view, peaceful and democratic protests are being portrayed negatively, paving the way for suppressing dissenting opinions and making arrests, which cannot be considered characteristic of a democratic state.He made these remarks at a d...

The government is betraying the spirit of the July uprising and the verdict of the referendum, said Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and Opposition Chief Whip in Parliament.He alleged that while the government speaks of implementing the July Charter, no concrete steps are being taken in reality.He made these remarks while speaking to journalists today (Thursday) after visiting the grave of Sayeed's Babonpur village, Pirganj, Rangpur, on the occasion of July Shaheed Day....

National Citizens Party convener and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Chief Whip, Nahid Islam MP has said that corruption in the country will not stop unless the July Charter is implemented.His observation came from a roadside rally on Tuesday afternoon at the Taltala premises of Sakhipur Bazar.At the rally, Nahid Islam also said that although international oil prices have fallen, they have not decreased in Bangladesh. Instead, electricity prices have increased. He also raised all...