Dhaka, May 24
In growing political turmoil in Bangladesh, the newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP) on Saturday demanded that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus announce a clear roadmap for upcoming national elections. Additionally, the party called for the immediate declaration of the July manifesto and the trial of the July mass killing, local media reported.
“A clear roadmap on justice, reforms, and elections is essential. That way, the uncertainties and confusions in the minds of the people and political parties will be dispelled,” NCP Convenor Nahid Islam said addressing a press conference in Dhaka.
“The Chief Advisor had promised fundamental reforms and justice before holding elections. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with movements like the one at Jamuna and stated he did not want to remain in his position unless a controlled election could be ensured," he added.
The NCP also distanced itself from two student advisors serving in the interim government - Mahfuj Alam and Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan – whose resignation is being demanded by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), stating that the interim government should uphold its neutrality by removing them.
"There is no connection between the NCP and the two student advisors. We strongly condemn the propaganda that attempts to equate the advisors with our party," Nahid stated.