National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and Member of Parliament Nahid Islam has called for building an alternative political force to counter extortion, corruption, and terrorism across Bangladesh. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Banglamotor office on Sunday, he said that young people currently lack a strong alternative party and that the NCP aims to fill that gap. The event also marked the joining of members from various political groups to the NCP.

Nahid Islam stated that the recent election ignored the people’s verdict and that the country is being overwhelmed by corruption and violence. He criticized the replacement of the Awami League government with that of the BNP through the election and alleged that all national institutions are being politicized. He emphasized the need to strengthen youth unity to bring change to the country’s power structure.

The press conference highlighted the NCP’s intention to mobilize young people and other political actors to create a new political alternative in Bangladesh.