National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has stated that holding both parliamentary and Constituent Assembly elections together in Bangladesh is feasible.
Addressing an Iftar gathering in Dhaka on Tuesday, he remarked, “We want to see the proposed July Charter implemented quickly, and we are committed to supporting this process.”
He further explained, “The implementation of the July Charter will provide a clear roadmap for reforms, leading to a new Constitution and enabling a democratic transition.”
The Iftar event, held at the InterContinental Dhaka hotel, saw participation from senior leaders of various political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
At the event, Nahid explained the mission of the newly formed NCP, which seeks to bring about fundamental and qualitative changes in the country’s governance system to establish strong constitutional, economic, political, and cultural foundations.
“We are advocating for a new republic through a new Constitution,” he emphasized.
Nahid also discussed the possibility of creating a new political framework by dismantling the fascist system.
He stated, “We demand visible and swift trials for the supporters of fascism. Through these trials, we aim to resolve political issues related to the Awami League.”
The NCP leader stressed the importance of the neutrality of the army, police, bureaucracy, and media in ensuring a fair election.
“The government must take necessary legal and social actions to ensure women’s safety in public spaces and tackle violence against women,” he urged.
Nahid, a former student leader, clarified that restructuring the nation would not happen overnight. “We do not want to maintain the old political system. We are looking for profound change in the political culture,” he stated.
He also noted that national unity is essential for overcoming fascism, warning that anti-national forces continue to conspire. “We must not forget that the threats to the country are far from over,” he added.
The NCP leader cautioned that any discord between politicians and revolutionary forces would allow military-civilian bureaucracy, mafia groups, business elites, and conspirators to destabilize the country.
He concluded, “While there may be ideological differences, we will never deviate from the path of the July Uprising.”
