New political Organization 'Jatiya Nagorik Party' debuts in Bangladesh

Nahid Islam, convener of the newly formed Jatiya Nagorik Party, has declared that Bangladesh’s political landscape will not accommodate pro-India or pro-Pakistan influences. Instead, he emphasized that the party aims to rebuild the state with a focus on national interests and the well-being of Bangladeshi citizens.

Speaking at the inaugural event of the Jatiya Nagorik Party at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital, Nahid Islam addressed a crowd of supporters, acknowledging the sacrifices of the July uprising’s student activists, the families of martyrs, and political leaders. “We want to talk about the future,” he said. “We want to move beyond the past and discuss the possibilities of Bangladesh.”

Meanwhile, Md. Nahid Islam is getting the responsibility as the convener in the new party. Senior joint conveners Samantha Sharmin and Ariful Islam Adeeb. Akhtar Hossain is getting the post of member secretary in the party. Senior joint member secretaries Tasnim Zara and Nahida Sarwar Niba.

Hasnat Abdullah is the main organizer (southern region), Sarjis Alam is the main organizer (northern region). In addition, Nasiruddin Patwari is getting the responsibility as the party's main coordinator, and Abdul Hannan Masud is the joint chief coordinator.

He referenced the July uprising’s slogan—“Who are you, who am I? Alternative, alternative”—and positioned the Jatiya Nagorik Party as a new political alternative.

Regarding the economy, Nahid Islam said that the party envisions a self-reliant national economy without income disparity by ensuring a proper balance between the agricultural, service, and production sectors.

He reiterated the party’s commitment to establishing a just and equitable society. He firmly asserted that the July-August mass uprising was not just a victory against a fascist regime; it was also a pledge to build our future.

“Let us come together, hand in hand, to build a Bangladesh where the voice of every citizen will resonate, where the struggle for justice and human rights will be at the core of politics, and where equality and human dignity will form the foundation of the state,” he said.

From the stage, Nahid Islam made a resolute declaration: “From today’s platform, we take an oath—Bangladesh will not be divided.”

Following his speech, he proceeded to read a formal statement outlining the party’s objectives. The committee later distributed copies of this declaration to journalists.