At a coordination meeting of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Cumilla on Sunday night, the party’s South Region Chief Organizer, Hasnat Abdullah, emphasized the need for a representative parliament free from Indian dominance and fascist influence. He stated that the NCP envisions a Bangladesh-oriented legislature that truly reflects the aspirations of the people. Speaking as the chief guest, Hasnat accused the BNP of deviating from the ideals of its founder, Ziaur Rahman, particularly after the events that unfolded post-August 5. He invited BNP members who feel uncomfortable with the party’s current direction to join the NCP, assuring them of nominations in the upcoming national elections. Hasnat announced that the NCP will field honest and competent candidates in all 11 constituencies of Cumilla and that the first phase of candidate declarations will be made in the third week of November. This announcement will mark the beginning of the party’s organizational election campaign. He further said that the next parliament should be formed with individuals who believe in a pro-Bangladesh ideology, communal harmony, resistance to external dominance, democratic uprisings, and national reforms. The meeting was chaired by Barrister Mazharul Islam and attended by several central and regional NCP leaders.