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Conspiracy hatched, reform process interrupted: NCP

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam at a rally on Wednesday said that conspiracies were hatched and the reform process was interrupted in the past one year going against the dream of building a new Bangladesh...

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Conspiracy hatched, reform process interrupted: NCP
Staff Correspondent 31 July, 2025, 00:02

Nahid Islam. | Focus Bangla file photo

National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam at a rally on Wednesday said that conspiracies were hatched and the reform process was interrupted in the past one year going against the dream of building a new Bangladesh.

‘We have seen that different conspiracies were hatched in past one year. Obstructions created in different ways. The reform process was not allowed to move forward,’ he said at the rally in Narsingdi’s Municipality Mor area on the 30th day of the party’s ongoing programme marking the first anniversary of the July uprising.

The July uprising ousted the authoritarian Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.

‘The new constitution was not allowed to be established. President of the fascists’ Chuppu [Mohammed Shahabuddin] was not allowed to be removed. We have not been given the July declaration,’ Nahid said, adding that all the demands would be realised as the party was organising.

He also said that conspiracies were hatched to force two student advisers — local government, rural development and co-operatives affairs adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and information and broadcasting affairs adviser Md Mahfuj Alam — to resign.

People of all walks of life took to the streets with the demands of a new Bangladesh and a discrimination-free Bangladesh during the July uprising, but the NCP has to hold marches and rallies across the country pressing the same demands after one year of the uprising, said Nahid.

‘We have two student advisers in the interim government. Different conspiracies are being hatched and propagandas are being spread against them. These two advisers are not from the National Citizen Party rather they are representatives of the uprising,’ claimed Nahid.

‘They are in the interim government to strengthen the uprising to realise the dreams of the uprising. Conspiracies are being hatched to force two student advisers to resign,’ said Nahid, urging people to organise protests against such conspiracies and propagandas.

Nahid was a central leader of the Students Against Discrimination that spearheaded the July uprising.

Nahid, Asif and Mahfuj joined the interim government’s advisory council after the fall of the AL regime.

Nahid, however, resigned from the interim government’s advisory council to lead the NCP, which was formed by a group of student and youth leaders who led the July uprising.

Before Wednesday’s rally, the NCP leaders held a meeting with the families of those killed during the July uprising and held a march from the town’s Jail Khana crossing to the rally venue, reported New Age correspondent in Narsingdi.

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

Later, in the evening, NCP leaders and activists also held a rally and a march at Baipail in Dhaka.​

 

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NCP unveils manifesto today

The National Citizen Party is set to unveil its new programme, including a manifesto outlining its vision for a ‘New Bangladesh’, at a public rally today at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

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NCP unveils manifesto today
Document to contain ‘new Bangladesh’ outline
Staff Correspondent 03 August, 2025, 00:22

The National Citizen Party is set to unveil its new programme, including a manifesto outlining its vision for a ‘New Bangladesh’, at a public rally today at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

At a press conference at the NCP temporary office in the city on Saturday, party convener Nahid Islam said that the July mass uprising had not merely been a call for a regime change, but a reflection of the people’s deeper aspirations.

He said that the NCP remained committed to fulfilling those aspirations through a long-term inclusive agenda focused on reform and national progress.

Nahid said that the event would outline the NCP’s blueprint for political restructuring, state reform, and a comprehensive roadmap aimed at realising the vision of a new Bangladesh.

He said that the NCP’s month-long July March campaign, which began on July 1, reached 59 districts across the country.

Through this campaign, he went on to say, party leaders engaged in dialogues with families of those martyred and injured in the 2024 uprising and students and citizens.

The feedback and aspirations known from people will form the basis of the party’s political outline, to be officially declared at today’s event, which will also mark the formal conclusion of the July March, Nahid said.

Referring to government efforts, he said that the NCP had learned of the state’s intention to announce a ‘July declaration’ on August 5 in coordination with all relevant parties and stakeholders involved in the previous year’s uprising, which he welcomed.

Nahid also recalled that on August 3, 2024, a single-point demand was issued calling for the ouster of a fascist regime and the establishment of a new political order.

‘Although the government has changed, the fascist structure remains intact. This is why our political struggle for a complete transformation of the system must continue,’ he said.

Nahid said that the implementation and legal basis of the proposed July Charter remained unclear.

He insisted that the next parliament must be formed based on the July Charter, rather than relying on the traditional electoral process under the current constitutional framework.

Replying to a question, Nahid called for strict actions against those involved in extortion, including the coordinators of the Students Against Discrimination movement.

He said that such individuals must be brought to justice and confirmed that his own party was taking internal measures to prevent infiltration.

Extortion has occurred under the banner of student activism as well as by elements from political parties.

He stressed the need for united efforts to eliminate extortion, violence, and corruption from the country.

A central leader of the party told New Age that a draft manifesto was prepared with a focus on building a strong democratic state, accommodating a diverse political community, and embracing a Bangladesh-centric approach.New Age specials

A political party manifesto is a public declaration of a party’s principles, goals and plans and it outlines what the party promises to do if it is elected to power, he said.

The draft manifesto says that the party is determined to abolish autocracy, dynastic rule, and fascist structures to fulfil the July uprising aspirations for a welfare-oriented second republic.

To achieve the goal, the party will write a new constitution that ensures a clear separation and balance of powers among the pillars of the state and guarantees the fundamental rights of all citizens, says the draft manifesto, adding that the party will build a new Bangladesh based on equality, human dignity and social justice.

About democracy and good governance, it says that the party aims to build a just state where state institutions are impartial, humane, and people-oriented, regardless of nationality, religion or ethnicity.

The party will make local government the central point of local development and ensure participation of local people in formulating development plans, preparing budgets, and executing public procurement at the local level to bring an end to the abuse of power by the members of the parliament.

The NCP will put an end to the abuse of state resources, corruption, favouritism, impunity, and delays in the justice system to ensure swift trials and the highest punishment for all forms of corruption, according the manifesto.

The NCP is also committed to ensuring trials and punishment for all crimes committed during the July massacre and under the Awami League regime.

Besides, the draft manifesto also emphasises on ensuring, among others, women’s rights and empowerment; the religious, ethnic and cultural rights of all people; inclusive economic development and dignified employment; an effective education sector; healthcare and social protection; modern agriculture and food sovereignty; climate-resilient infrastructure, planned urbanisation and environmental protection; expatriate partnership in nation-building; and a sovereign Bangladesh and a self-respecting foreign policy.​

 

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NCP wants white or red water lily symbol along with traditional water lily for elections

NCP wants white or red water lily symbol for elections The National Citizen Party has applied to the Election Commission for a white and red water lily as additional party symbols, alongside the traditional water lily. The party, seeking registration, submitted the symbol preference list on Sunda

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NCP wants white or red water lily symbol along with traditional water lily for elections

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Aug 04, 2025 22:27
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Aug 04, 2025 22:27

NCP wants white or red water lily symbol for elections

The National Citizen Party has applied to the Election Commission for a white and red water lily as additional party symbols, alongside the traditional water lily.

The party, seeking registration, submitted the symbol preference list on Sunday while correcting an “information deficiency” in its original application.

After both Nagorik Oikko and the NCP applied to use the water lily as their symbol, the commission made a policy decision on Jul 9 not to permit the use of the national emblem as a political party symbol.

The decision was made by the office of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin amid debate over whether a national symbol should be allocated to any political party.

The water lily does not appear in the EC’s list of reserved symbols, nor is it included in the schedule of election conduct rules.

After learning of the EC’s decision, the NCP expressed frustration.

On Jul 13, it also appealed for the water lily to be added to the official symbol schedule.

EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said, “The NCP made an application [Sunday] to include [three types of water lily] in their symbol preference list.”

However, the water lily symbol is not in the schedule under the existing amendment of the EC, he added.

The concerned said the matter related to the NCP's demand for the water lily symbol is not within the jurisdiction of the EC Secretariat.

He also said anyone involved in the election process may submit applications regarding election-related matters.

However, some of the issues raised are administrative in nature, while others fall under the jurisdiction of the EC.

“The Election Commission will decide according to the law."

WHITE AND RED WATER LILY INSTEAD OF PEN AND MOBILE PHONE

In the application to the EC on Jun 22, the NCP had asked for a pen and mobile phone in the second and third preference lists along with the water lily symbol.

In the latest application, the NCP claims they are always ready to discuss accepting different versions or partially “distorted” versions in accepting the water lily symbol.

The deadline for correcting information deficiencies and errors of the 145 parties seeking registration was Sunday. That day, a four-member NCP delegation also met with the CEC.

After the meeting, NCP Joint Member Secretary Zahirul Islam Musa said: “We have submitted new documents and information to the EC in light of the observations, seeking information on the party's registration application.

“I hope the EC will move forward with the next stage of our registration.

“The symbol is allotted when the EC issues the registration certificate. Since I have not received the registration certificate yet, I cannot talk about that now. It is not in the schedule of the rules, but it is amendable at any stage.”​

 

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5 NCP leaders served show-cause notice over Cox’s Bazar trip

Five leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders, including Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, have been served a show-cause notice over their trip to Cox’s Bazar on the first anniversary of the July Uprising that ousted the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government after 16 years. The...

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5 NCP leaders served show-cause notice over Cox’s Bazar trip
Staff Correspondent Dhaka
Updated: 06 Aug 2025, 19: 19

(From left) NCP's Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser (Southern Region) Hasnat Abdullah, Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jarah, and Tasnim Jarah’s husband and NCP’s Joint Convenor Khaled Saifullah.

Five leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders, including Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, have been served a show-cause notice over their trip to Cox’s Bazar on the first anniversary of the July Uprising that ousted the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government after 16 years.

The notice stated that no information or explanation about this trip was previously shared with the party’s political council. It asked the two senior leaders to appear in person before the party and submit a written explanation within 24 hours regarding the reasons and context of the trip.

NCP convener Md Nahid Islam and member-secretary Akhtar Hossain issued the notices to the five leaders today, Wednesday. On their behalf, the party’s joint member-secretary (office) Salahuddin Sifat delivered the notices. He later informed newspersons about the matter on Wednesday.

The five leaders who received the show-cause notices are NCP’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, senior joint member-secretary Tasnim Jarah, chief organiser of the northern region Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the southern region Hasnat Abdullah, and joint convener Khaled Saifullah.

Although the five leaders were given separate show-cause notices, the wording of the notices is identical. It states, “On the first anniversary of the July Uprising and an important national day, you and four other central members of the party travelled to Cox’s Bazar on a personal trip. No information or explanation regarding this trip was previously communicated to the political council. In this situation, you are requested to appear in person before the party convener Md Nahid Islam and member-secretary Akhtar Hossain within the next 24 hours and submit a written explanation regarding the reasons and context of your decision.”

Earlier, on 5 August, on the special occasion of the first anniversary of the July Uprising, the five NCP leaders suddenly travelled to Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday. Sources at Cox’s Bazar Airport said the five leaders arrived at the airport around 11:30am yesterday on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka.

Afterwards, they checked into the five-star Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa (formerly Royal Tulip) located at Inani beach in Ukhiya, about 20 kilometres away from the city.

The sudden arrival of the five NCP leaders in Cox’s Bazar sparked various speculations and discussions in political circles. The matter also generated widespread conversations on social media.

Rumours even spread that they were holding a meeting with former US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas. However, there was no evidence of Peter Haas being in Bangladesh. Later, media reports confirmed that he is currently in Washington.​

 

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‘Visited Cox’s Bazar with Nahid’s consent’, says Hasnat in show-cause reply

Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organiser (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed in his show-cause response that he travelled to Cox’s Bazar with prior consent from the party’s Convener, Md Nahid Islam. In a written reply addressed to Convener Md Nahid Islam and Member-Secreta

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‘Visited Cox’s Bazar with Nahid’s consent’, says Hasnat in show-cause reply

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Aug 07, 2025 21:15
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Aug 07, 2025 21:15

Hasnat Abdullah, Chief Organiser (South) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has claimed in his show-cause response that he travelled to Cox’s Bazar with prior consent from the party’s Convener, Md Nahid Islam.

In a written reply addressed to Convener Md Nahid Islam and Member-Secretary Akhtar Hossain, Hasnat explained that on the night of August 4, he first tried to reach Nahid directly, reports UNB.

Failing to do so, he informed NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari about his travel plans and requested him to notify Nahid.

“About 30 minutes later, Nasiruddin confirmed that Nahid had approved the trip,” Hasnat wrote, adding that other NCP leaders later joined him on the trip.

About his absence from the first anniversary event of the July Uprising on August 5, Hasnat expressed disappointment over what he termed an “incomplete and exclusionary declaration.”

“The government should have produced a declaration that reflected the hopes of the people. Instead, many of us were deeply pained to see how those who led the uprising—the injured, the families of martyrs—were ignored during its formulation,” he wrote.

“My travel was a silent protest against this flawed declaration,” the NCP leader said.

Hasnat also criticised a key point in the declaration, which claimed that people intended to entrust the responsibility of constitutional reform to the next elected government.

“That claim is false and contradicts the original spirit of the uprising. From the outset, we have demanded a new constitution through a People’s Assembly election, one that would dismantle the fascist structure of the state and bring about fundamental change,” he said.

Hasnat said he personally decided not to attend the event due to what he described as a shift from unity towards factionalism.

“When the voices of martyrs and the injured are replaced by a few select groups, I did not feel it was appropriate to participate. The next day, I chose to leave Dhaka for reflection, reassessment, and consideration of our next course of action,” Hasnat explained.

Regarding the Cox’s Bazar trip, Hasnat expressed strong resentment over what followed. “From the airport itself, every movement of NCP leaders was photographed and recorded by state intelligence officials, who then handed the footage to media outlets,” he alleged.

“Some media, with background music fit for a crime thriller, falsely portrayed our movements and linked us to baseless conspiracy theories, including a secret meeting with former US Ambassador Peter Haas, who wasn’t even in the country at the time,” he said.

Hasnat accused certain media and intelligence agencies of colluding to criminalise and demonise political dissent. “This tactic mirrors the propaganda campaigns previously run against opposition leaders during the Hasina era. That such behavior persists in today’s ‘new Bangladesh’ is both shocking and infuriating.”

He warned that such patterns of targeting could be used against anyone in the future, not just the current leadership.

On August 5, five senior NCP leaders—Nasiruddin Patwari (Chief Coordinator), Hasnat Abdullah (Chief Organiser, South), Sarjis Alam (Chief Organiser, North), Dr Tasnim Jara (Senior Joint Member-Secretary), and Khaled Saifullah (Joint Convener) -- skipped the July Uprising anniversary programme and travelled to Cox’s Bazar. The party issued individual show-cause notices the next day.​