The National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled its scalable political roadmap, emphasising the establishment of a republic rooted in the ideals of the 1971 Liberation War and the aspirations of the July uprising.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, NCP Convener Nahid Islam articulated the party’s commitment to foundational reforms, including the drafting of a new constitution and the restructuring of state institutions to foster an inclusive democratic framework.
“The Liberation War is a foundational pillar of Bangladesh,” Nahid stated. “Our vision is guided by the ideals of equality, justice, and human dignity as upheld in 1971 and reflected in the aspirations of the 2024 mass uprising.”
Rejecting both secularist and theocratic labels, the NCP positions itself as a centrist and pluralist entity. The party underscores the importance of religious coexistence and cultural harmony, aiming to protect the rights of all religious and ethnic communities while acknowledging the moral and humanistic values of Islam, the majority religion of the country.
On national identity, the NCP advocates for a shift from communal to civilisational markers, embracing the diverse cultural heritage of the Bengal delta. This approach seeks to build a national culture that transcends sectarian divisions and reflects the pluralistic fabric of Bangladeshi society.
Women’s empowerment features prominently in the NCP’s agenda as, according to the Facebook post, the newly-formed party pledges to ensure women’s access to education, healthcare, security, leadership opportunities, and employment.
It also commits to advocating for fair inheritance rights for women under family law.
In terms of foreign policy, the NCP takes a firm stance against regional dominance, particularly highlighting concerns over Indian hegemony and Hindutva ideology.
The party calls for strategic relationships based on justice, dignity, and national interest, aiming to protect Bangladesh’s sovereignty and cultural integrity.
NCP’s socio-economic vision includes commitments to education, public health, agriculture, climate policy, urban management, labour rights, and employment. The party proposes the development of a new economic zone, centred around the Bay of Bengal.
Central to the NCP’s platform is the call for a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution, reflecting the party’s belief that true democracy and participatory governance are unattainable without structural reforms.
Nahid emphasised: “The abolition of the fascist order and the establishment of a new political settlement is NCP’s foremost political duty.”