The National Citizens Party (NCP) has called on Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) to promptly request government directives regarding the organization of the upcoming national referendum, which is scheduled to coincide with the parliamentary elections in February. During its first dialogue with the EC after gaining registration, NCP’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari emphasized the lack of clear implementation guidelines and the urgency of time. He urged the EC to maintain neutrality and independence, pledging full cooperation if the commission remains impartial. The NCP also praised the amendment allowing coalition candidates to contest under their own party symbols and urged the EC to uphold this decision. Additionally, the party raised concerns over cyber harassment of female members, called for a monitoring cell, and suggested extending the registration period for expatriate voters. The NCP clarified that its comments about the use of political leaders’ images in campaign posters were misrepresented in the media and were made based on existing laws.