Nahid Islam, the convener of the newly formed National Citizens Party (NCP), has set a bold political deadline: if the party fails to attain power within the next 10 years, it will withdraw from politics altogether. In a recent media interview, Nahid stated that the NCP aims to establish itself as a major political force in Bangladesh within a decade, with the goal of forming the government and empowering citizens. Born out of the leadership of the July popular uprising, the NCP entered politics with a long-term vision. Nahid emphasized that their politics is rooted in collective ideology rather than individual ambition, noting that many have sacrificed their lives for this cause. Despite this long-term perspective, he admitted the party has set a clear timeline for achieving its objectives. Founded on February 28 this year, the NCP has already made notable progress, according to Nahid. He believes the movement’s momentum has propelled them years ahead of traditional political timelines. Confident in their current trajectory, Nahid insists that the next decade will determine the party’s fate — either as a governing power or as a movement that gracefully exits the political arena.