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New Political Leader Questions Bangladesh’s Election Timeline Amid Ongoing Unrest
Newly formed National Citizens’ Party (NCP) leader Nahid Islam doubts the feasibility of elections in 2025, citing ongoing unrest and weak law enforcement. Could this youth-led party reshape national politics?
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by News Desk
2025-03-06
New Political Leader Questions Bangladesh’s Election Timeline Amid Ongoing Unrest

Dhaka: Nahid Islam, leader of the newly formed National Citizens’ Party (NCP) and a former student leader, has cast doubt on the interim government’s plan to hold national elections by the end of 2025.

 

Islam, who was recently an adviser to the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, cited persistent unrest, weak law enforcement, and the need for broader political consensus as key obstacles to holding fair elections.

 

Key Developments:

🔹 Ongoing unrest – Protests and violence continue, including attacks on former PM Sheikh Hasina’s symbols of governance, student clashes, and reports of attacks on minority communities.

🔹 ‘Proclamation of the July Revolution’ – A proposed charter meant to honor the 1,000 people who died in last year’s protests and define the future of Bangladesh’s governance. Islam believes elections should not be held until a consensus on this document is reached.

🔹 Political shift – The youth-led NCP could disrupt the long-standing power struggle between Hasina’s Awami League and Khaleda Zia’s BNP, both of whom demand early elections.

🔹 Growing support – Islam claims affluent backers are financing the NCP, with plans to crowdfund for an office and election campaign.

 

Despite his reservations, Islam says the NCP will be ready for elections whenever they take place, signaling a new era in Bangladeshi politics.
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