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.”
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.
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.