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Hasina left us a dysfunctional state: Nahid

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the spirit of the Liberation War must be protected from authoritarian politics.

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Hasina left us a dysfunctional state: Nahid

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National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the spirit of the Liberation War must be protected from authoritarian politics.

Criticising past governments, Nahid said, "Mujibism has repeatedly tried to re-emerge in various forms. It represents one-party rule, corruption, religious insensitivity, land grabs from minorities, and subservience to India. We must protect the spirit of the Liberation War from such politics."

The NCP held a road march and a rally in Sunamganj town as part of its nationwide month-long programme, "July March to Rebuild the Nation".

During the rally, Nahid called for systemic reforms to rebuild what he termed a "dysfunctional state".

Speaking at the rally at Alfat Square in Sunamganj town, he said, "We live in a country where buses lack fitness, planes lack fitness, and even people lack fitness. Sheikh Hasina has imposed on us a state without any fitness."

Nahid said the NCP was founded to "repair a state that has lost its fitness".

"People have overthrown Sheikh Hasina through their struggle against authoritarianism, but our fight is not over yet. We must continue until a new Bangladesh and a new political arrangement are established," he said.

"We will work to rebuild Sunamganj as part of this broader transformation," he added.

Nahid and other NCP central leaders reached Sunamganj after a road march in Habiganj on Thursday.

In the morning, they met with families of those killed and injured in the July uprising. Following Friday prayers at the town's central mosque, they joined a procession and rally at Alfat Square.

Also addressing the rally, Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator (South) of NCP, alleged that supporters of the party were being threatened.

"We've heard of people facing intimidation for supporting NCP. I urge everyone to strengthen the party in every ward," he said.

Hasnat encouraged residents to work with existing local leaders. "Support them, build ward and upazila committees under their guidance," he said.

He also addressed local economic concerns and said, "Sunamganj has long suffered from a lack of employment opportunities. Governments have come and gone, but little has changed here.

"For meaningful change, you must organise yourselves and act collectively."​

 

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Attempts underway to run country under old system: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said despite July mass uprising was aspired for a new Bangladesh but attempts are underway to run the country under the outdated systems. “The youth will not let this happen,” he said while addressing a rally following July

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Attempts underway to run country under old system: Nahid

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Jul 26, 2025 20:50
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Jul 26, 2025 20:50

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said despite July mass uprising was aspired for a new Bangladesh but attempts are underway to run the country under the outdated systems.

“The youth will not let this happen,” he said while addressing a rally following July Street March at Berirpar Point.

Nahid also mentioned that the interim government has made the young generation frustrated as it’s meshing everything ahead of the election which is not desirable at all, reports BSS.

He alleged that anti-reform forces are opposing constitutional change, but elections are meaningless without protecting all rights of the people and reforms.

The NCP Convener noted that attempts are being made to blame the police killings on the warriors of July uprising, but fascist regime’s goons are the true perpetrators of it.

He opined, “We want elections. We are a force fighting for democracy, a force striving to restore the people’s right to vote. Without justice and reform, elections will be meaningless — the people will not accept such an election.”

He said on August 5 of last year, the then-authoritarian ruler Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid mass upsurge.

“Now, we want to work toward building a new Bangladesh through democratic and systematic reforms. That is why we are reaching out to the people, listening to them,” he added.

Nahid Islam strongly criticized Mujibism, saying this ideology is synonymous with authoritarianism, corruption, communalism, and grabbing lands from minorities.

“There’s no place for Mujibism in today’s Bangladesh,” he insisted.

Nahid called upon all citizens to gather at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar on August 3 to secure justice, reform, and promises of the July Charter.

Addressing the rally, NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossain said, “The new Bangladesh, for what we’re talking about, is yet to get rid of bribes and corruption. Citizens still fall prey to brokers when seeking services at government offices.”

He added, “People are still forced to pay bribes to have basic services. We do not want to see a future Bangladesh where bribes are the gateway to government services.”

He continued, “Various domestic and international groups are conspiring against Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. Let us be clear — those of us who stood on the streets during the July uprising will never tolerate any conspiracy against our country’s independence and sovereignty as long as there is a drop of blood in our veins.”

He went on, “The Awami fascists are trying to raise their head again. As long as we’re alive, we will not allow fascists to return to this country.”

The procession started from Moulvibazar Central Shaheed Minar and reached Berirpar point.

Later, the NCP leaders held a meeting with the local citizens at Chowmohona Square in Sreemangal.

Moderated by Central Joint Member Secretary Anik Roy, Chief Coordinator Nasir Uddin Patwary, Joint Member Secretary Pritam Das, Organizer Sadia Farzana Dina also spoke.

Senior Joint Convener Samanta Sharmin, Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr. Tasnim Zara, Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adib, Joint Convener Ehtesamul Haque, Joint Convener Monira Sharmin, Joint Convener Arpita Shyama Deb, Member Secretary of National Youth Power Dr. Zahedul Islam, Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad Convener Abu Bakr Mojumdar, Joint Convener of Youth Power Maruf Al Hamid, Central Organizer Jakaria Imon, District Lead Coordinator (Moulvibazar) Fahad Alam, Senior Joint Coordinator Ehsan Jakaria, Joint Coordinator Kabirul Islam Rumon, Joint Coordinator Abdul Bari Khobayeb and Organizer Safwan Jahan Chowdhury were present.​

 

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Polls without trial, reforms meaningless, says NCP

The National Citizen Party on Saturday said that without ensuring trials of fascists and implementing reforms in different sectors the parliamentary elections would be meaningless and people would not accept such elections.

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Polls without trial, reforms meaningless, says NCP
Staff Correspondent 26 July, 2025, 23:43

National Citizen Party leaders take part in July Street March in Moulvibazar town on Saturday as part of their cross country campaign to spread the July uprising spirit. | Focus Bangla photo

The National Citizen Party on Saturday said that without ensuring trials of fascists and implementing reforms in different sectors the parliamentary elections would be meaningless and people would not accept such elections.

NCP convener Nahid Islam made the comment at a rally in Moulvibazar’s Berir Par area as part of the party’s ongoing programmes marking the first anniversary of the July uprising.

‘With the interim government coming into being, we had many dreams. We had many demands. But all our dreams have given to only election demand,’ said Nahid while addressing the rally on the 26th day of the party’s countrywide march.

‘We have said that we want elections. We are the force fighting for democracy. We are the force fighting for the voting right. But elections without trials and reforms will be meaningless. People will not accept such elections,’ said Nahid.

The NCP leader also stated that political parties should move towards elections with a greater consensus in favour of the progresses made in reforms.

Referring to the July uprising, Nahid said that the uprising leaders made a call for a new Bangladesh and a new settlement, asserting that Bangladesh would not run in the old system and according to old laws.

Nahid was also a former central leader of the Students Against Discrimination movement that spearheaded the July uprising to overthrow the Awami League regime on August

Different forces are trying to run the country in the old system, said Nahid, adding that the NCP wanted to rebuild the country after ensuring trials, reforms, and a new constitution.

Concerning the wage issue of tea garden workers in the country, Nahid said that the wage was not adequate to maintain a family.

‘We want a Bangladesh where a tea garden worker will get fair wage,’ Nahid told the rally.

A group of student and youth leaders, who led the uprising, formed the NCP on February 28.

Before the rally, party leaders, activists and supporters brought out a procession from the town’s Berir Par area to march to Kusumbag and the rally venue.

NCP leaders and activists, including party member secretary Akhter Hossen, senior joint convener Ariful Islam Adeeb, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, and joint convener Anik Roy, among others, participated in the march and the rally.

The NCP is scheduled to hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.​

 

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Youths come up to build nation this time: NCP

The National Citizen Party on Sunday said that this time youths were not taking to the streets with any demand but they had come to take the responsibility to build the country for the people of all classes...

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Youths come up to build nation this time: NCP
Staff Correspondent 27 July, 2025, 23:32

The National Citizen Party on Sunday said that this time youths were not taking to the streets with any demand but they had come to take the responsibility to build the country for the people of all classes.

NCP convener Nahid Islam made the comment at a rally in Netrakona’s Old Collectorate ground as part of the party’s ongoing programme marking the first anniversary of the July uprising.

‘The National Citizen Party has been formed to build a Bangladesh for all classes and ages by empowering the youths. This time the youths want to say that they are not taking to streets to press any demands. They have rather come to take responsibilities to build the nation,’ said Nahid while addressing the rally on the 27th day of the party’s countrywide march.

He reasserted that young leaders during the July uprising in 2024 promised to rebuild the country and to establish a new settlement.

Nahid was also a former central leader of the Students Against Discrimination movement that spearheaded the July uprising to oust the Awami League regime on August 5.

A group of student and youth leaders, who led the uprising, formed the NCP on February 28.

Nahid also reasserted that the party was holding countrywide rallies and marches demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.

‘We need a constituent assembly election for a new constitution. The common people of Bangladesh and those who took part in the uprising will determine Bangladesh’s new constitution through the constituent assembly election,’ said Nahid.

He urged senior people to work as guardians of the young leaders and advise them in their struggle to establish a Bangladesh where civil rights of all people would be ensured.

Before the rally, party leaders, activists, and supporters formed a procession in the town’s Muktarpur bridge area from where they marched to the rally venue.

NCP leaders and activists, including the party’s chief organiser for North Sarjis Alam, chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah, chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, senior joint convener Samanta Shermeen, and senior joint member secretary Tasnim Jara, among others, participated in the march and the rally.

Later, in the day, the NCP leaders and activists also held a rally in Sherpur.

The NCP is scheduled to hold marches in all districts till July 30, demanding trial of the Awami League and its leaders for the massacres during the mass uprising, reforms in various sectors, and a new constitution aiming at building a discrimination-free Bangladesh.​

 

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Protest unfolds after students forced to join NCP Tangail programme

Former and current students of Bindu Basini Government Boys High School have staged demonstrations in Tangail alleging that they were forced to join the programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP). The students brought out a procession from in front of the school campus and paraded through...

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Protest unfolds after students forced to join NCP Tangail programme
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Published: 30 Jul 2025, 20: 06

Former and current students of Bindu Basini Government Boys High School have staged demonstrations in Tangail alleging that they were forced to join the programme of the National Citizen Party Prothom Alo

Former and current students of Bindu Basini Government Boys High School have staged demonstrations in Tangail alleging that they were forced to join the programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

The students brought out a procession from in front of the school campus and paraded through the important points of the city.

Later they held a protest rally in front of the Tangail press club. The protesters were chanting different slogans against the NCP.

Current student of the school Saiful Bari and former students Tanjil Ahmed and Sajib Ahmed addressed the rally. They alleged NCP leaders entered classrooms on Tuesday and forced the students to join their rally without teachers’ permission.

They further said those who forced the students to join a political programme, must be brought to book. At the same time, they also demanded the persons involved to apologise openly.

Asked about the matter, Tofazzal Hossain, headteacher of Bindubasini Government Boys’ High School, said classes for grades six to eight (day shift) ended as usual on Tuesday. But classes for grades nine and ten were dismissed later due to the loudspeaker noise from the National Citizen Party's rally at the nearby Nirala intersection. “We do not know who attended the rally,” he added.

Regarding Wednesday’s protest march by students, the headteacher said, “The students held a protest march, but they did not consult us before doing so.”

Asked about the allegation, Masudur Rahman (Russel), the district coordinator of NCP, said, “I apologise to both former and current students. We have assured them that they will not be brought to any future NCP programmes.”

Earlier on Tuesday, NCP’s July march began from the Shamsul Haque Gate area of the town. The procession moved through various streets and later held a street rally at Nirala intersection. NCP convener Nahid Islam and other central leaders attended the event

Meanwhile, Azad Khan Bhasani, NCP’s northern region organiser, expressed regret over the incident in a Facebook post today.

He wrote, “The presence of Bindubasini students at the NCP’s July march in Tangail was not instructed or orchestrated by the party. The incident happened spontaneously. As our march reached the Old Bus Stand, some female students came forward to welcome Nahid Islam, Dr Zara, and Samanta Sharmin. When they neared the stage, some boys surrounded Sarjis Alam and others, and a few wanted to take photos. Later we learned that Bindubasini students wanted to present some demands to Nahid Islam. But things took a different turn. Former coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Tangail, Ahmed Sher Shah, has already issued a clarification and expressed regret.

On behalf of the National Citizen Party, we sincerely apologise for this unexpected incident and urge everyone to remain vigilant to prevent any recurrence in future.”​