National Citizen Party (NCP): Bangladesh’s New Youth-Led Political Force
Explore Bangladesh's new youth-led party, the NCP — its vision, goals, and plans for a fair, citizen-driven Bangladesh.
National Citizen Party (NCP): Bangladesh’s New Youth-Led Political Force Introduction The National Citizen Party (NCP) — known in Bangla as Jatiya Nagorik Party (জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি) — has emerged as a new political force in Bangladesh. Formed by leaders of the 2024 student movement, the NCP aims to create a citizen-driven, transparent, and youth-focused political culture. With its slogan “Integrity, Unity, Progress,” the party seeks to redefine how politics operates in Bangladesh. Formation and Background The National Citizen Party was officially launched on 28 February 2025 at a rally on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka . The party evolved from the Jatiya Nagorik Committee (National Citizens’ Committee) — a collective of student leaders and civil activists who played a key role during the July 2024 student uprising. The initial leadership structure includes: Convener: Nahid Islam Member-Secretary: Akhter Hossen A 217-member convening committee was approved for one year to draft the party’s constitution, manifesto, and expand organisational activities across the country. …
