The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has demanded that all national and local elections held during the tenure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be declared legally invalid.
They also called for a fresh elections for a Constituent Assembly and a new legislative body, as part of a broader democratic and constitutional overhaul.
During a high-level meeting with the government on Monday, NCP leaders presented a five-point demand, emphasizing the urgency of implementing the July Declaration, which had been promised by the government within 30 working days.
The meeting was attended by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who reportedly assured the delegation that the declaration would be announced within July.
NCP expressed deep concern over the slow progress in rehabilitating the families of those killed and injured during the July Uprising. They stated that the Directorate of People's Uprising had committed to issuing savings bonds and providing monthly stipends to affected families, yet many have not received these promised benefits. The organization urged the government to expedite all financial support and rehabilitation efforts.
The third and perhaps most contentious point raised by NCP was the demand to legally nullify all elections conducted under Sheikh Hasina’s administration. They accused her government of operating a fascist regime that systematically suppressed voting rights through manipulated and fraudulent elections.
“These elections lacked public credibility and were widely rejected by opposition parties at the time. Continuing to treat them as valid risks further political instability, especially as some are now being used in ongoing legal processes,” NCP representatives stated.
NCP further asserted that the current Election Commission has lost public and political confidence and called for its immediate reconstitution. They argued that a newly formed, neutral commission is necessary to hold prompt and credible local government elections, which are crucial to restoring basic civic services.
In their final point, NCP urged the government to announce a comprehensive roadmap combining three critical pillars: justice for the July killings, the implementation of the July Reform Charter, and new elections for the Constituent Assembly and Parliament. They stressed that these processes must not be handled in isolation.
"Justice, reform, and democratic transition must proceed in an integrated, time-bound manner. We demand a clear timeline from the government, particularly as elections are expected between January and June next year," said an NCP spokesperson.
Addressing recent controversies, NCP clarified that the student advisors currently working with the government are not political representatives, but delegates of the July Uprising. They denounced efforts to associate them with any political party and condemned the calls for their resignation as politically motivated.
“They joined the government to fulfill the aspirations of the student-led uprising, not to serve any party interests. Insulting or discrediting them undermines the spirit of the people’s movement,” the NCP stated.
During the meeting, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus reportedly expressed his frustration, stating that elements within the political landscape were deviating from the promises made during the formation of the transitional government. According to NCP, Dr. Yunus feels that mounting pressure from various groups is making it increasingly difficult to implement the promised reforms.
“We reminded Dr. Yunus that his commitment is not to any political entity but to the people—especially the student revolutionaries who called upon him to lead this transition. He must remain resolute in this mission,” said NCP.
The meeting concluded with NCP reiterating its demand for an official government announcement of a unified roadmap for reform, justice, and elections—necessary steps, they argue, to build the "new Bangladesh" envisioned by the July Uprising.
