National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Md. Nahid Islam left for Saudi Arabia today to perform the holy Umrah pilgrimage. According to the NCP media cell, he will complete the religious rituals during his stay and has requested prayers from the people of Bangladesh for his safe journey and successful worship.

The party also informed that Nahid Islam is expected to return to the country on April 4 if everything goes as planned. The announcement marks a personal religious trip by a senior political figure, with no additional political engagements mentioned in the statement.

His departure underscores the observance of religious duties by political leaders, reflecting a moment of personal devotion amid ongoing political activities in Bangladesh.