He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after interviewing potential convening committee members for eight district and metropolitan units of the division at the Rangpur Tourism Motel on Wednesday evening.
Nahid Islam said, “A multifaceted crisis has emerged in the country. The forces of authoritarianism are still conspiring. To overcome this situation, national unity is essential. We must resolve internal differences and stand together. No single party can lead or form a government alone. Without minimum unity among all political forces, neither government nor parliament will be sustainable.”
He warned that if political parties move toward elections while ignoring the people’s aspirations for reform and justice, the outcome “will not be sustainable.”
The NCP leader emphasized the need for constitutional amendments and minimum reforms to bring “sustainable and stable change.” He said, “If the government procrastinates or creates obstacles, they will have to face the people.”
Referring to the declining popularity of traditional political forces, Nahid Islam said, “The people are reluctant to support the old parties. The Awami fascist group has already been expelled from the country. In the past 16 years, many parties have failed to stand up for the people. The BNP faces criticism for corruption during its tenure and even after August 5. Jamaat also carries historical responsibility for its actions after the mass uprising. Therefore, any future alliance must be considered carefully.”
He added that from a policy standpoint, the NCP would cooperate only with parties aligned with its positions on the July Charter, justice, and reforms.
Regarding the July Charter, Nahid Islam said, “Significant progress has been made in implementing the Charter. The Consensus Commission did not need to make two proposals. The second one is entirely unacceptable. We support the first proposal with some amendments. Our demand was to publish the July Charter order and specify who would issue it. The recommendation clearly states that the interim government will issue the order, which we support, along with a referendum. This will empower the next parliament to draft the reformed constitution of 2026.”
Criticizing the BNP’s position, he said, “The BNP opposed major reforms within the Consensus Commission. Naturally, questions have arisen about whether they truly support the reform process. They vetoed key reform proposals, but as other parties reached a consensus, they have been forced to reconsider due to public pressure.”
He also demanded the implementation of the July Charter, the announcement of a roadmap for justice, the creation of a level playing field, and the restructuring of the Election Commission.
NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, Chief Organizer (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, Divisional Organizing Secretary Dr. Atiq Mujahid, District Coordinator Asadullah Ghalib, Metropolitan Coordinator Sadia Farzana Dina, and other local leaders were present during the event.
