The column’s headline and concluding paragraph claim that NCP’s manifesto is silent on inclusion, which Ahmed identifies as “the most glaring disappointment.” He makes a particularly bold assertion: “None of the NCP’s 36 pledges address the concerns of religious minorities or ethnic communities, including Adivasis.” This claim is factually incorrect.

On Friday—just 13 days before the vote—the NCP, largely dominated by young activists of the uprising, announced the “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity.” The 36-point document’s most distinctive feature is its strong emphasis on young people’s political aspirations. Among its youth-centric pledges, the most striking is the proposal to lower the voting age to 16.

The manifesto, titled “Declaration of Youth and Dignity”, was announced yesterday afternoon at the Lakeshore Grand Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.

Ownership may have changed, but their character has not, NCP leader says

NCP convener warns of ‘counter‑attack’ if EC and police fail to act before national polls

All will contest national election under 'waterlily bud' symbol

Leaders, who recently resigned from NCP in protest against the party’s alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, are standing firm on their decision, rejecting recent overtures from the party leadership to bring them back into the fold.

The formation of an electoral coalition between the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of the upcoming national election signals a decisive shift in Bangladesh’s political landscape.

Despite submitting nomination papers, the party remains short of election-ready structures, with crucial tasks, such as strategy-setting and manifesto drafting, either stalled or unfinished.

Weeks ahead of the next general election, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has plunged into a severe internal crisis following its decision to join a 10-party electoral alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami.

Raises security and rule violation concerns ahead of February 12 polls

The promise of a "noya bondobosto" or new settlement carries an enormous political appeal.

NCP’s alliance with Jamaat leaves many disenchanted.

Nahid Islam says Asif will not contest the polls

NCP's alignment with Jamaat took shape during the talks at the National Consensus Commission

The National Citizen Party has forged a seat-sharing arrangement with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest the February 12 national election, ending days of intense  speculations.

Nahid Islam says about joining Jamaat-led alliance

Being neutral is the most prudent option in times of 'cold war', says former adviser

NCP will also inform the media about their decision, he says

More than 122 leaders send letters to party convenor expressing support