National Citizen Party (NCP) member secretary Akhtar Hossain stated that Bangladesh’s 2026 national election was never intended to be a mere transfer of power but a platform for structural reform. Speaking at the National Youth Power Representative Conference in Dhaka’s Shahbagh, he said the election has been turned into a political showdown rather than a movement for change.

Hossain emphasized that the NCP’s long-standing goal was to move beyond what he described as a ‘fascist framework’ and to establish a new political structure for Bangladesh. He criticized major parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, for sidelining reform discussions and focusing solely on strategies for regaining or seizing power.

He further argued that both ruling and opposition groups are misleading the public with half-truths about governance experience and promises of change. Hossain urged citizens to recognize these patterns and to prioritize genuine reform in the upcoming election cycle.