National Citizen Party's student wing "Jatiya Jubo Shakti" announced its 131-member convening committee, aiming to play a leading role in the struggle to eradicate fascism, introduce a new dimension to Bangladesh's political arena, and abolish the concept of conventional youth politics marked by extortion and muscle power—ushering in a new political philosophy.
"Jatiya Jubo Shakti" formally emerged on Friday, around 5pm, at the capital's Shaheed Abrar Fahad Avenue in Gulistan.
Advocate Tarikul Islam has been appointed convener, Dr Jahedul Islam as member secretary, and Engineer Forhad Sohel as chief organizer of the youth wing.
Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), announced the top leaders of "Jatiya Jubo Shakti." Dr Jahedul Islam announced the rest of the convening committee.
NCP leaders share expectations for youth wing
Akhter Hossain, NCP's member secretary, emphasized the need to ideologically expel Awami League politics from Bangladesh.
"We believe that National Youth Power will play a leading role in the struggle to ensure fascism never returns to Bangladesh," he said.
He further noted that the top three leaders of Jatiya Jubo Shakti include a doctor, an engineer, and an advocate, and that leadership roles will not be limited to central figures alone.
"Rather, we hope that National Youth Power will work to ensure that all its leaders and activists across the country can reach the highest peaks of success in their professional lives," he added.
He highlighted how the youth of Bangladesh have historically guided the masses.
"We hope that National Youth Power, along with all the youth of this country, will become the protective shield of Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty," he said.
Nasiruddin Patwary referred to the event as a historic moment. He stated that the fascist system has not yet been eliminated and that the struggle must continue.
"The fight to establish a new order and a dignified state will be led by Bangladesh's future youth power, who will carry the flag of struggle in tomorrow’s Bangladesh," he said.
He also reminisced about forming 'Gonotantrik Chhatra Shakti' during his student days—an organization that, he claimed, eventually helped topple the Awami League regime.
Abdul Hannan Masud said that their youth wing will not operate merely as a band of enforcers, unlike conventional political parties.
"Our Youth Power will add a new dimension to politics, through which youth empowerment, training, and mobilization will strengthen the country’s economy, society, and path of transformation," he added.
Jatiya Jubo Shakti's declaration
Titled "Towards a Dignified Bangladesh and New Order: The Youth's Conviction", the declaration outlines a new vision for youth-led political change.
It states that "the time has come to build a new political order and a new republic," presenting the youth wing as the vanguard of generational change.
At the core of its platform is the Bangladesh Doctrine, described as “a sovereign state concept rooted in the nation’s history, geography, culture, economy, and people’s struggles.” It is explicitly “anti-fascist and anti-aggression,” prioritizing sovereignty independent of global powers.
“We want politics of responsibility and compassion,” the declaration asserts, defining leadership as grounded in “responsibility, empathy, tolerance, and initiative to solve citizens’ problems.”
Their economic vision focuses on justice and equality, promising a "corruption-free and merit-based state structure," youth employment opportunities, and innovation support.
The declaration places strong emphasis on women's leadership, stating: "Young women are not just participants; they will be the face of leadership in the new republic. Reconstruction of society and the state will be in women’s hands."
Addressing challenges like unemployment, outdated education, and drug proliferation, National Youth Power demands state investment in creative employment and ethical education.
Their central demand is for “a new political order and a new republic” with a new constitution that reflects the aspirations of the current generation. The declaration concludes: “We are not just the inheritance—we are the future.”
National Youth Power commits to ensuring youth representation in politics, declaring: “Tomorrow’s parliament and tomorrow’s Bangladesh will belong to the youth, to the new.”
They refer to the current era as Politics 4.0, describing themselves as Youth Generation 4.0—digitally adept and morally strong.
They called on NGOs, development agencies, private sectors, government institutions, academia, and the media to join hands and build the future together.
