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National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam on Monday said the current government’s legitimacy originates from the July mass uprising, warning that it would be questioned if the July Charter is not implemented. “This government did not come to power out of thin air. It was not formed through a conventional constitutional process. Its legitimacy comes from the July mass uprising,” he said while addressing an iftar and prayer event organised by the NCP’s Khulna divisional unit at Khulna District Stadium. Nahid also said the legitimacy of the interim government had similarly stemmed from the popular uprising. He warned that if the government avoids implementing the July Charter citing the old constitution, its legitimacy would become questionable. Referring to the presence of leaders and activists from various political parties on the same stage, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP, Nahid said the July uprising made such unity possible. “Because of the July mass uprising we are able to stand on the same stage today. We are here on the blood of hundreds of martyrs,” he said. Among the invited guests at the iftar mahfil were Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju, Khulna-2 MP Advocate Sheikh Zahangir Hossain Helal, Khelafat Majlis Nayeb-e-Ameer Maulana Sakhawat Hossain, and leaders of the 11-party alliance in Khulna division, including Jamaat’s Hindu wing leader Krishna Nandi. Special guests included NCP Chief Organiser for the southern region Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, National Youth Shakti Convener Advocate Tarikul Islam, and National Student Shakti President Zahid Ahsan, along with central and divisional leaders. The programme was chaired by NCP Joint Member Secretary and Khulna divisional organising secretary Faridul Haque. Speaking at the event, Nasiruddin Patwary said people in Khulna had eagerly waited to vote for the party’s symbol “Shapla Koli,” but the party could not field candidates there. He said the party would try to nominate candidates in every constituency in future local government elections. Criticising the Rampal coal-fired power plant, he urged the government to shut it down, alleging that the project had been set up during the tenure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in cooperation with India.

Marking International Women’s Day, the women’s wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP) 'Jatiya Nari Shakti,' formally launched on Sunday, with Monira Sharmin named convener, Mahmuda Alam Mitu as member secretary, and Nusrat Tabassum as chief organiser. NCP Convener Nahid Islam announced the three-member committee at a programme held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity. Nahid said, “We will try to find those women across the country whose voices were lost in July. Jatiya Nari Shakti will bring them forward once again. There are many questions about why women stepped back from the frontlines after July. We also share responsibility for this. Those who are still in politics have faced such intense cyberbullying that many were forced to retreat.” Nahid said women from NCP’s other affiliated bodies, as well as those outside the party, would be encouraged to join the new platform. The newly appointed leaders will soon form a full-fledged committee and work on drafting the organisation’s manifesto, objectives and constitution. “They will also work to organise women across the country.” Expressing hope for the organisation’s future role, Nahid said Jatiya Nari Shakti would take a strong stance in support of women’s rights in Bangladesh, particularly against violence against women and cyberbullying. He noted that the party initially had no plan to form a separate women’s body, intending instead to address women’s issues within the main party structure. “Later we felt there should be a distinct stream within the party that focuses specifically on women,” Nahid said, adding that the leadership eventually realised the need for a separate platform that would work both on women’s issues and the party’s broader ideals. Among the new committee members, Monira Sharmin and Nusrat Tabassum also serve as joint conveners of the NCP central committee, while Mahmuda Alam Mitu is a joint member secretary of the party’s central body.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a member of parliament, on Saturday alleged that attempts are being made to rehabilitate the Awami League in the name of the Liberation War and the historic 7 March Speech of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, warning that such efforts would not be accepted. “Attempts have begun to rehabilitate the Awami League in the name of the Liberation War and the historic 7 March speech. We want to say that the Liberation War is a matter of our pride, but Awami League has undermined that pride,” Nahid said while addressing an iftar programme organised by the NCP in Faridpur. Nahid alleged that the Awami League had legitimised various crimes including enforced disappearances, killings and money laundering by invoking the Liberation War. “The Awami League cannot be rehabilitated in the name of the Liberation War, the 7 March speech or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.” The NCP leader also accused the government of betraying the aspirations associated with the “July Charter,” saying they had taken two pledges based on the charter’s implementation order. “The ruling party has taken one of those pledges, but it has been the first to betray the aspirations of July and the July Charter.” Expressing willingness to work constructively with the government, Nahid said the government must take oath under the reform council before the parliamentary session scheduled for the 12th. Nahid further demanded the removal of what he termed a ‘fascist president’ in the first parliamentary session, warning that otherwise an 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami would be compelled to take to the streets. Nahid urges NCP to be fully prepared for local polls battle Nahid also alleged that the government had already started politicising key state institutions. “We saw during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina how state institutions including the judiciary, administration and police were politicised. The current government has not even completed a month in office, yet we are already witnessing similar tendencies.” Among others, special guests at the iftar programme included Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the NCP’s northern region; Nizam Uddin, joint member secretary and Faridpur divisional organising secretary; Tariqul Islam, convener of Jatiya Juboshakti; and Zahid Ahsan, convener of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, along with central and divisional leaders of the NCP.  

Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nasiruddin Patwary has expressed dissatisfaction over the poor condition of several roads in Sylhet, warning that public suffering will worsen if urgent repairs are not undertaken. He made the remarks while addressing an iftar mahfil organised by the National Citizen Party in Sylhet city on Wednesday. Patwary said he was surprised by the deteriorating condition of roads on his way to Sylhet. In many areas, he said, roads have become risky for movement, causing serious inconvenience to residents. He urged local journalists to highlight the actual condition of the roads through media reports to draw the attention of the authorities concerned. He observed that those who are financially solvent can travel to the capital by air or alternative routes, but workers and ordinary people are compelled to use these hazardous roads daily, leading to immense hardship. The NCP leader also expressed concern over the overall law and order situation in the country. He called on the government to take more effective and visible steps to ensure public safety, particularly for women and children. Nahid urges NCP to be fully prepared for local polls battle Patwary said the younger generation aspires to build a safe, humane and prosperous Bangladesh. He urged the people of Sylhet to uphold the ideals of Shah Jalal and Shah Paran in working towards building a just society. He wished for the welfare of the country and thanked party leaders, activists and guests present at the event.

Opposition Chief Whip and Convener of the National Citizen Part ( NCP) Nahid Islam on Wednesday called on party leaders and activists to prepare for the upcoming local government elections, saying they must get ready for another fight and enter the field this time with full strength and no mistakes. He made the remarks as the chief guest at an iftar event organised by the party at a community centre in Sylhet. Nahid alleged that politicisation is taking place in various government offices. He said ruling party leaders have been appointed as administrators in different city corporations. He said if his party goes to parliament, they will raise questions from a position of accountability. At the programme, the party’s chief organiser of the northern region, Sarjis Alam, criticised the recent India visit of the newly appointed DGFI chief. Sarjis said although some actions of the government are commendable, politicisation and corruption will not be allowed in the future. He said the country is moving towards a democratic transition after accepting the election results. However, he warned that any attempt to influence the upcoming local polls through engineering or capturing polling centres will be resisted. He also cautioned the government against giving shelter to what he called proven associates of fascism and opponents of the July movement. No sign of fascism will exist in Bangladesh: Nahid Islam At the event, leaders of the party warned of street protests if the July Charter ordinance is not implemented and if the President is not impeached. Leaders from BNP, Jamaat and other political parties also attended the iftar event.

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam has said that there will be no existence of fascism in Bangladesh. In a post on the party’s verified Facebook page on Monday, he said, “We will not leave any trace of fascism in Bangladesh.” Nahid, also a lawmaker from Dhaka-11, said the president must be impeached and brought under arrest. NCP forms committee to oversee local government polls

Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an airstrike carried out by joint US–Israeli forces on Sunday. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike reportedly carried out by joint U.S.–Israeli forces on Sunday. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.” He extended heartfelt condolences to the freedom-loving people of Iran during this time of profound grief. The post described the attack as an unprovoked act of aggression against a sovereign nation, warning that it risks further escalation and deepening instability across the Middle East. He urged that diplomacy must prevail and international law must be upheld, and criticised global leaders for failing to safeguard peace and stability. Nahid demands removal of new BB governor Nahid called on all concerned parties to immediately cease military actions, exercise maximum restraint, and return to dialogue, urging the international community, including the United Nations, to act swiftly and decisively to preserve peace and security worldwide.

Md Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Thursday demanded the removal of the newly appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank. “You (govt) may appoint a person of your choice, but he must be skilled, capable and honest,” he said at a programme marking the first anniversary of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti at the Krishibid Institute in the capital. He said the country does not want to witness further looting or debt-driven settlements. “We want an accountable system,” he added. The NCP leader said that if Bangladesh Bank operates without proper accountability and continues to protect the interests of loan defaulters, the country’s economic situation will not improve. “Bangladesh will go from bad to worse, and people will be forced to take to the streets,” he warned. Nahid condemns attack on Hannan Masud’s convoy in Hatia However, he said his party wants Bangladesh to move forward. Nahid Islam also urged the government to take proper steps to ensure that people can travel safely and without hassle during the Eid holidays and celebrate the festival with their families.  

National Citizen Party (NCP) has formed a committee to conduct the upcoming local government elections, appointing its Chief Organiser (North) Md Sarjis Alam as Chairman and Abdul Hannan Masud as member secretary. The party disclosed the information in a message posted on its official Facebook page around 10:15pm on Monday. Other members of the committee are Ariful Islam Adib, Alauddin Mohammad, Tahsin Riaz and Advocate Monjila Jhuma.

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam on Monday vowed to ensure justice for Sharif Osman Bin Hadi and the perpetrators of the July uprising killings. In a Facebook post on Monday afternoon, he said that implementing the July Charter and taking a firm stance against looting, corruption, and extortion remain key commitments of his party. Nahid Islam, who contested the national election from Dhaka-11 constituency, won by a margin of more than 2,000 votes. Running with the Shapla Kali (water lily bud) symbol, he secured 93,872 votes. After meeting Jamaat Ameer, Tarique meets NCP chief Nahid Meanwhile, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on Nahid at his residence on Bailey Road in the capital around 8:30 pm on Sunday.