The National Citizens Party (NCP) officially launched today, spearheaded by the students and youth leaders who played pivotal roles in the July Uprising. Nahid Islam served as the party’s convenor, with Akhtar Hossain taking on the role of member secretary.
A joint meeting between the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee took place on Thursday at the latter’s central office in Bangla Motor, where the party’s name and leadership were finalized. The official announcement occurred during a press conference at Manik Mia Avenue at 3 PM today.
At the meeting, it was agreed that an initial convening committee of 151 members would be established. Although discussions included candidates for eight key positions—such as senior joint convenor and senior joint member secretaries—final decisions were still pending.
Key appointments were made, with Nasiruddin Patwari as the chief coordinator, Abdul Hannan Masud as the joint coordinator, and Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam as chief organizers for the southern and northern regions, respectively. Salehuddin Sifat was appointed as the office secretary.
Preparations for the inauguration were fully underway, including obtaining permission from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police for the launch rally. Samantha Sharmin, spokesperson for the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee, expressed excitement, anticipating a turnout of approximately 150,000 attendees, including leaders from various political parties.
Important decisions regarding the new political party were made during the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee’s recent general meeting. These included the abolition of several organizational structures within the committee while ensuring current members retained their membership until the formal announcement.
The convenor and other key figures will serve informally for the next 15 days to facilitate the transition, while a three-person formal forum will outline the new organizational structure.
The launch of the NCP signified a historic step in the continued student-led movement, reinforcing the committee’s role as a civil-political platform focused on addressing national issues and advocating for the people’s interests.
In a show of solidarity, a delegation from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, led by Abdul Hannan Masud, delivered an invitation to Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus for the inauguration. Yunus expressed his support, emphasizing the need for a collaborative political environment in Bangladesh.
The guest list for the event included advisers, government officials, diplomatic representatives, civil society members, and a diverse array of participants from various professional backgrounds, all united by their involvement in the recent mass movements.
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