A new political party, formed by leaders of the Jatiya Nagarik Committee (JNC) and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM), is scheduled to be announced on Friday at 3pm on Manik Mia Avenue.
Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the JNC, announced the date during a press briefing at the committee’s office at 7pm on Monday.
Sarjis Alam said that ADSM and the JNC are forming the new party to continue the fight in the spirit of the July uprising, with the official announcement scheduled for Friday.
Leaders from both ADSM and the JNC have been conducting an opinion campaign under a program titled "New Bangladesh in Your Eyes," which began on February 5. The poll aims to gather public opinions on the new party. As of Sunday afternoon, over 200,000 people have participated in the survey, according to Akhtar Hossain, member secretary of the JNC.
The party’s agenda and programs will be determined based on public feedback and expectations. The survey found that citizens prioritize a corruption-free country, good governance, accountability, social justice, equal opportunities, economic prosperity, and institutional reform.
"Our new political party will focus on these points and align our agenda and programs with the people's expectations," said Akhtar Hossain during the briefing.
The survey also revealed that honesty is a top priority when selecting party leadership. It indicated that the party should practice internal democracy, avoid family-based leadership, and include women and representatives from all ethnic groups.
Several names associated with the July revolution were suggested for the new party, with the most common recommendations including Janatar Dal, Notun Bangladesh Party, Biplabi Cal, Nagarik Shakti, Chaatra Janata Party, Bangladesh Biplabi Party, Republic Party, and Jatiya Shaakti, among others.
The public also recommended symbols representing struggle, development, and unity. The most popular symbols include the rising sun, books, trees, fists, and pens. The final party symbol will be decided upon registration.
Sources within the JNC suggested that Nahid Islam might resign from the interim government's advisory council to serve as the convenor of the new party. Akhtar Hossain is expected to be confirmed as the party’s member secretary, a position he currently holds within the JNC.
