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On Sunday, August 3, alongside the manifesto announcement, the NCP will also demand the swift implementation of the July Charter. The party has called on its activists and supporters from across the country to gather at the Central Shaheed Minar for the event. NCP leaders have stated that preparations are complete, with an expected turnout of 100,000 to 150,000 supporters from Dhaka and beyond.
However, the NCP leadership has expressed concerns about potential tensions due to a simultaneous program by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Shahbagh, a nearby location. To avoid any conflict, the NCP has instructed its activists to remain peaceful. A senior NCP leader told Kaler Kantho, “With both JCD and NCP holding events on the same day, we’ve received reports of possible disruptions in Dhaka and other areas. We will do our best to avoid such issues.”
In an emergency press conference on Saturday, NCP convener Nahid Islam stated, “The fascist government may have fallen, but the fascist state system persists. To challenge this, we will announce the ‘Manifesto for New Bangladesh’ at 4 PM on Sunday at the Central Shaheed Minar. Through the July March, we engaged with the public, listened to their thoughts on post-July Uprising Bangladesh, and understood their expectations. This has shaped our vision for the country’s future.”
Nahid further highlighted that the manifesto will address youth employment and future planning, criticizing the interim government for failing to fulfill the aspirations of the July Uprising. Noting the scheduling conflict with JCD’s program and the ongoing HSC exams in Dhaka, he apologized for potential inconveniences and thanked JCD for relocating their event to avoid clashes.
Regarding the July Charter, Nahid said, “The core demands of the July March were justice, reform, and the drafting of a new constitution. We have been informed that the government will release the July Charter on August 5, involving all political parties, and we welcome this initiative. The July Declaration must be constitutionally recognized in the preamble and schedules. Most aspects of the July Charter have been agreed upon, but its implementation process must be clear before we sign off. It must have a legal basis.”
He emphasized that the July Charter should be finalized by August 5 and implemented starting from the interim government’s tenure, not left to the next elected parliament. Nahid also called for strict action against those misusing the name of the July Uprising for illicit activities like extortion. “If anyone uses the name of NCP, Anti-Discrimination, or July to engage in wrongdoing, the administration and law enforcement must take firm action,” he said, adding that the party is also addressing such issues internally.
When questioned about extortion in the name of the July Uprising, Nahid stressed the need to eradicate corruption, terrorism, and extortion across all political groups to meet the nation’s expectations.
The press conference was attended by NCP’s Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adib, Samanta Sharmin, Senior Joint Chief Coordinator Abdul Hannan Masud, and other leaders.
