National-Citizen-Party

Although the National Citizen Party (NCP) quickly became a focus of attention after entering national politics, it has yet to establish a strong presence at the grassroots level. Born out of the July mass uprising, the party began its journey under young leadership with a promise of a “new political settlement” and won six parliamentary seats in its first national election. But in contrast to this visible success at the national level, the organisational picture from districts and upazilas to un...

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has alleged that officials of the Election Commission (EC) and the government are making contradictory statements about the date and process of the local government elections. The party also expressed concern over the independent role of the Election Commission. In a joint statement on Tuesday (September 15), NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said, “After Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah spoke about the possible sche...

Fourteen leaders have resigned from the newly formed 51‑member convening committee of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Fulbaria of Mymensingh, citing allegations that some members are accused in cases related to the Anti-July movement and homicide.Among those who stepped down are a senior joint convener, joint conveners, an organising secretary, a joint member secretary, and the wife of a July martyr.They announced their resignations at a press conference held at the Fulbaria Press Club on Sa...

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...

Asif Mahmud, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has sent a legal notice to BNP reserve-seat Member of Parliament Bithika Binte Hossain in protest against "defamation." Asif Mahmud himself shared this information in a post on his verified Facebook page tonight (Thursday).The post reads: "You are aware that since the July mass uprising, the defeated fascist forces and some vested interest groups, driven by political interests, have been consistently spreading various propaganda and...

Sarjis Alam, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) northern region, has said that the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal will face consequences worse than those faced by the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League. He made the remark in a status posted on his Facebook account on Tuesday. In the status, Sarjis wrote, “The sooner Chhatra Dal becomes Chhatra League, the sooner their consequences will be worse than those of Chhatra League.” Earlier today, clashes took place betwe...

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Chief Whip of the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, has said that if ousted former Prime Minister and Awami League (currently banned) President Sheikh Hasina returns to the country, she must be taken directly from the airport to the gallows—adding that there is no alternative to this.He made the remarks on Monday afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled "The Voice of Martyrs' Families and the Injured: The Peo...

After the Bangladesh Khilafat Andolan and Khilafat Majlis effectively withdrew from the alliance, the 11-party unity led by Jamaat-e-Islami has now effectively become a 9-party coalition. However, the alliance is still using the banner of the '11-party unity' in various programs and press conferences.Most recently, on Thursday night, a meeting of the liaison committee of the 11-party unity was held at the opposition leader's residence on Mintu Road in the capital. Although representatives of nin...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer (Southern Region) and Cumilla-4 Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah said the government’s retreat from the demand for a referendum has left the public disappointed and hurt. At the same time, he strongly criticized the government over employment, the power crisis and everyday civic sufferings. He made the remarks at a rally following a July march at Baitul Amin Shopoth Chattar in Chandpur on Saturday afternoon. The march was organized as part...

Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), is set to travel to Tehran to attend the funeral and state memorial ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Patwary confirmed the matter to Agamir Somoy on Wednesday, saying he will attend the events as the NCP’s sole representative. According to party sources, Patwary has already applied for a visa at the Iranian Embassy. However, he has not yet received the visa and therefore has been...