United News of Bangladesh

A much talked about new political organisation styled ‘National Citizens' Party (NCP),’ is set to be officially launched Friday afternoon at a rally in Dhaka, in the spirit of the July-August uprising. Preparations for the stage began on Thursday afternoon at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka with the final touches were still going on Friday morning. The formal announcement of the party, formed by the National Citizens' Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, is scheduled to be held at 3pm at the designated venue. Ahead of the event, an extensive setup was underway on the streets and sidewalks in front of the Parliament Complex. This morning, workers were seen working on the stage. A medical team will be present at the event along with a continuous water supply and special security arrangements for women. President accepts Nahid’s resignation letter Organisers expect a gathering of over five lakh people at the venue. They obtained permission from Dhaka Metropolitan Police and a three-tier security system will be in place. High profile political figures including BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir were invited to attend the official launching ceremony, said the organisers. Sources said that leadership for the positions of Senior Joint Convener and Senior Joint Member Secretary remains undecided due to multiple candidates vying for the roles. Resigned to fulfill promises of popular uprising: Nahid Meanwhile, Nahid Islam, a prominent figure in July movement, has recently resigned as adviser of the interim government to take charge of the new political party.

A public concert will be arranged at the capital’s Manik Mia Avenue on December 16 (next Monday) on the occasion of the Great Victory Day 2024. An newly formed organization named ‘Sobar Aga Bangladesh’ (Bangladesh before all) is going to organise this concert, said its convener, BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee at a press conference here in the city on Tuesday. "People of Bangladesh have not been able to celebrate the Victory Day for the past 15 to 16 years. They had to face various repression and injustices unleashed by the fascist Awami League government. So an initiative has been taken to celebrate Victory Day this time by uniting the nation (with this concert)," he said. “This concert will be held on December 16 from 3pm at Manik Mia Avenue," said Anee, a renowned former student leader. EU Mission in Dhaka launches publication capturing protests, aspirations for a ‘New Bangladesh’ Noted singers Syed Abdul Hadi, Khurshid Alam, Kanak Chapa, Baby Naznin, Monir Khan, Kona, Imran, Pritom, Mousumi and Xefer have been initially confirmed as performers. More conformations are expected in the coming days, with names like Nagar Baul (James), Different Touch, Ark, Souls, Shironamhin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, and Sonar Bangla Circus being mentioned at the concert and in talks with the organisers.  

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Sunday conducted a drive against illegal food stands, installations, and parking on the Manik Mia Avenue bicycle lane.