Dhaka: National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam today declared an unwavering stance on the July Charter, stating that there will be no compromise – not even one percent – despite the party having previously made concessions on issues like the July Declaration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Nahid Islam made these remarks while addressing the Youth conference organized by the NCP youth wing, Jatiya Juboshokti, at the Krishibid Institute in the city, marking International Youth Day-2025. He emphasized that the framework of fundamental reforms announced on behalf of the people envisions a new settlement where democracy is ensured, autocracy is prevented, and the state structure is built on democratic foundations.
Nahid Islam reiterated the party’s commitment to elections, democracy, and voting rights, while also stressing the need for change in Bangladesh. He warned of a potential crisis involving national stability and unity, drawing parallels with historical events, and emphasized the need for a mindset of compromise to prevent political turmoil.
The NCP Convenor also commemorated the origins of the National Citizen Party and Jatiya Juboshokti from the streets during mass uprisings, highlighting their commitment to the aspirations of these movements. He called for evaluations of the past year’s gains, youth achievements, and national changes to understand future responsibilities.
Nahid underscored the importance of fulfilling promises made during past uprisings, warning against any betrayal of the 2024 mass uprising generation. He affirmed that the power of youth remains vibrant on the streets and emphasized that political problems should be addressed by political parties to prevent foreign influence.
In his speech, Nahid made it clear that the NCP is at a point where no further concessions will be made. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises made by the interim government and expressed determination to prevent any political party from coming to power until these are implemented.
Furthermore, Nahid called for youth representation in policymaking across political parties and demanded that young people’s contributions during the uprising be honored. He urged political parties to ensure a significant presence of youth in the next parliament and stressed that the first vote of the youth will favor the youth.
Concluding his address, Nahid affirmed that the NCP’s commitment to the promises of the July Charter remains intact and announced plans to re-engage with the public and participate in upcoming elections only after these promises are implemented.