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National Citizen Party জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি | |
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| Abbreviation | NCP (official) JaNaPa (unofficial, Bengali)[1] |
| Convener | Nahid Islam |
| Member Secretary | Akhter Hossain |
| Founder | Jatiya Nagorik Committee Students Against Discrimination |
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| Headquarters | Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka (temporary) |
| Student wing | Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (perceived) |
| Membership (2025) | est. 10,000 |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | Inquilab Zindabad |
| MPs in the Jatiya Sangsad | Parliament dissolved |
| Mayors in the City Corporations | 0 / 1 [a]
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| Councillors in the City Corporations | Post dissolved |
| Chairmen in the District Councils | Post dissolved |
| Chairmen in the Subdistrict Councils | Post dissolved |
| Chairmen in the Union Councils | Post dissolved |
| Part of a series on the |
| July Revolution |
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The National Citizen Party (Bengali: জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি, romanized: Jātīẏô Nāgôrik Pārṭi) abbreviated as NCP, is a political party in Bangladesh.[2] Initiated by the Students Against Discrimination and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee,[3][4] it was established on 28 February 2025 as the first student-led political party in the history of Bangladesh.[5][6] The party self-describes as centrist and pluralist.[7][8]
After the fall of the Awami League government following the July Revolution on 5 August 2024, rumours emerged about the formation of a new political party.[8] During the uprising, a manifesto by the leadership of the Students Against Discrimination mentioned the idea of a new political arrangement.[9] Subsequently, in September, the Jatiya Nagorik Committee was formed with the aim of restructuring the country. In December, it was revealed that a new party would be formed in February 2025, and efforts were made to establish committees in every thana across Bangladesh. In February, the Students Against Discrimination and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee reached a final decision to form a new political party, with plans to announce the formation of the party between 23–25 February. The party was formed on 28 February 2025, with Nahid Islam from the interim government as its convener.[10][11] It was established as the aftermath of the July Revolution.[12]
- ^ "জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির আত্মপ্রকাশে কী বললেন ইশরাক হোসেন?". Janakantha (in Bengali). 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh students launch new party to shake up politics". Deutsche Welle. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Born from the July Uprising, National Citizen Party aims centrists reset in electoral politics". bdnews24.com. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Bangladeshi students launch political party after ousting PM Hasina". Reuters. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections". Al Jazeera. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "NCP: Who are the top leaders of the new youth-led party". The Business Standard. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
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- ^ "Bangladeshi students who led uprising that ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina form new political party". AP News. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Nahid Islam-led student group launches political party NCP in Bangladesh". Business Standard. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
- ^ "Nahid, Akhter to lead National Citizen Party set to be launched tomorrow". The Business Standard. 27 February 2025.
- ^ "অভ্যুত্থান থেকে জন্ম নিল এনসিপি" [NCP has born from the uprising]. Samakal. 1 March 2025.
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