Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sent a congratulatory message to Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), for the party’s success in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. In his message issued on Saturday, Yunus praised the NCP’s courage, determination, and confidence under Nahid’s leadership, calling their participation a significant chapter in Bangladesh’s democratic history. The NCP, a new political party formed a year ago after the 2024 student-people uprising, contested 30 seats, winning six and performing strongly in several others.

Yunus recalled Nahid Islam’s leadership during the 2024 movement and expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of his fellow activists. He also reflected on working with Nahid in the advisory council, noting his competence, integrity, and policy understanding. Yunus emphasized that democracy thrives when new voices and ideas emerge, and said the NCP’s early success shows public trust, especially among youth, in principled politics.

He urged the NCP to uphold ideals and values as it transitions from activism to mainstream politics and to use its parliamentary representation to strengthen democratic institutions responsibly.