More than thirty leaders from the AB Party, UP Bangladesh, and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (BAISCHA) have joined the National Citizen Party (NCP). The announcement was made on Sunday afternoon at a press conference held at the NCP’s temporary central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka. Among those joining were UP Bangladesh convener Ali Ahsan Junaid, chief coordinator Rafe Salman Rifat, BAISCHA president Rifat Rashid, and AB Party joint general secretary Sani Abdul Haque. NCP convener Nahid Islam confirmed their inclusion, accompanied by party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and northern region organizer Sarjis Alam.

Nahid Islam stated that the NCP welcomes individuals regardless of their previous political affiliations, emphasizing that all members must work under the party’s ideals. However, he clarified that anyone involved in fascism, genocide, extortion, or corruption would not be allowed to join or remain in the party. Asif Mahmud added that the NCP aims to fulfill the people’s aspirations for reform and justice while building a just and unified Bangladesh.

The joining of multiple platform leaders was described as part of a broader effort to strengthen collective understanding and unity toward national reconstruction.