The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the goals outlined in its July Charter and Declaration by August 5, as part of its ongoing campaign for sweeping reforms, justice for past atrocities, and the creation of a new constitution.
Addressing a rally in Sunamganj town on Friday, NCP Convener Nahid Islam said the party’s vision represents a growing shift in the country’s political landscape. “We were founded to rebuild a broken state. Now, more parties are leaving behind outdated ideologies and embracing the reformist path,” he said from Altaf Uddin Square, where the event drew crowds as part of the party’s national street march initiative.
The gathering was chaired by Sunamganj district Convener Dewan Sajaur Raja Sumon and hosted by district Joint Convener Anik Roy. In a powerful tribute to local history, Nahid praised the people of Sunamganj for their sacrifices, particularly during the July uprising. “This soil is stained with the blood of Ayatullah, Hridoy, and Sohag,” he said, referencing three activists killed during the protests. He also recalled violent demonstrations in 2021 during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, saying Sunamganj has long stood against what he described as external dominance.
Highlighting the historic grievances of the Sylhet region, Nahid pointed to the 1947 Partition and alleged decades of deprivation. “Sylhet has been betrayed time and again — during British rule, under Pakistan, and now under the Awami League. We were denied our full territory and stripped of our natural resources like gas,” he said.
NCP’s southern region Chief Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah warned of renewed efforts by authoritarian forces to regroup, using national tragedies like the recent Milestone School jet crash to push their narrative. “These fascist elements must not be allowed to exploit our pain. It’s time for all pro-democracy forces to unite against the Awami League,” he said.
Abdullah also launched a strong critique of Mujibism — the political ideology associated with Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — stating, “Revival efforts are underway through manipulative means, but the people of Bangladesh will reject it. We must build a cultural and social resistance.”
Earlier in the day, NCP leaders visited families of victims of the July uprising before marching from Sunamganj Central Mosque after Jummah prayers. The procession made its way through the town’s main thoroughfares, drawing local support and participation.
The rally was attended by several senior NCP figures, including Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, southern region organiser Hasnat Abdullah, northern region organiser Sarjis Alam, Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, and senior joint secretaries Dr Tasnim Zara and Samantha Sharmin.
Youth leaders from NCP’s affiliate Jubo Shakti — including Abu Saleh Nasim, Ishaq Amini, Shahidul Islam, Emonoddoza, and Shakib — also joined the event, reinforcing the party’s call for a united front in the lead-up to the next national election.
