The National Citizen Party (NCP) is a newly formed political entity in Bangladesh, emerging from the student-led July Uprising that led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Officially launched on February 28, 2025, the NCP is led by Nahid Islam, a prominent figure from the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. The party's primary objective is to establish a "second republic" by drafting a new constitution through a constituent assembly, aiming to dismantle the entrenched political duopoly and promote democratic governance . Positioned as a centrist, reformist party, the NCP advocates for sovereignty, anti-authoritarianism, and the elimination of corruption and nepotism . Rejecting divisive politics, the NCP emphasizes national unity and prioritizes Bangladesh's interests over external influences . With the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, planning elections by March 2026, the NCP seeks to offer voters a fresh, youth-driven alternative in the upcoming political landscape .
