Nahid Islam, Chief Whip of the Opposition and Convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), announced that his party is preparing for a new movement aimed at protecting Bangladesh and the legacy of the July uprising. Speaking on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at a discussion with families of July martyrs and fighters at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB), he emphasized that the initiative transcends party or alliance lines and is focused on safeguarding the nation.

He acknowledged that the interim government period had limitations in fully supporting the July fighters but said efforts were made to stand by them. Nahid noted that while the current government speaks in favor of the July fighters, its actions show reluctance in implementing reforms initiated earlier, such as the July Directorate and the July Martyrs Memorial Foundation. He reiterated calls for unity across political divides to ensure the sacrifices of July martyrs are not in vain.

Nahid pledged that NCP leaders would take the front line in future street movements, urging supporters to remain ready and united for the cause of a reformed Bangladesh.