Following the formal inauguration of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the young leaders who spearheaded the July uprising are now concentrating on finalising the party’s structure, slogan, declaration, and charter.
According to senior NCP leaders, the formulation of these fundamental elements is well underway, with an official announcement expected soon.
Meanwhile, the 217-member central convening committee of the National Citizen Party has been approved for a one-year term, according to a notification issued by the party's member secretary, Akhtar Hossain, on Sunday (2 March).
The convening committee will be responsible for drafting the party's constitution and manifesto, implementing its programmes, and expanding its organisational activities over the next year.
Although many leaders concluded their speeches at the launch event with the phrase Inquilab Zindabad (Long Live the Revolution), the party has yet to declare it as its official slogan.
Party officials have also clarified that NCP Convener Nahid Islam’s introductory address at the launch event should not be considered the party’s formal declaration.
Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing regarding a permanent central office, with Farmgate, Shahbagh, and Paltan emerging as the preferred locations.
The party has initial plans to establish 17 wings catering to various professional and working-class groups.
However, the size and composition of the central convening committee remain under discussion, though it is expected to surpass 200 members.
At Friday’s launch event, NCP leaders unveiled a partial 60-member convening committee and announced that the full list of central unit members would be published in due course.
With the advent of Ramadan, NCP leaders have pledged to advocate for measures ensuring essential commodities remain affordable for lower and middle-income citizens.
“We have just launched the party. After several internal discussions, we will finalise our programmes,” a joint convener of the NCP told media.
The leadership plans to visit various districts and upazilas, engage with the public, and meet the families of those martyred during the July uprising.
In a social media statement, Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organiser for the southern region, and Sarjis Alam, the chief organiser for the northern region, confirmed plans to meet citizens in their respective areas.
Beyond organisational development, the NCP is committed to advocating for a constituent assembly election to draft a new constitution.
“The new party is determined to rebuild state institutions on the foundation of democracy and justice. Bangladesh has yet to be presented as a political nation—we aspire to redefine it as such,” stated Nasiruddin Patwary, the party’s chief organiser.
The NCP was formally launched on Friday in front of the parliament building in Dhaka, with Nahid Islam as the convener and Akhter Hossen as the member secretary.
Nahid stepped down from the interim government to lead the party, pledging to build a truly democratic, egalitarian, and people-centred political movement.
