July charter, declaration to be realised by 5 August: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today (25 July) said their party is determined to realise the July charter and July declaration by 5 August, as part of its ongoing movement for reforms, justice, and a new constitution.

"NCP will move forward with the demands for justice over the July-August atrocities, reforms, and the establishment of a new constitution. Many political parties are now shifting from their traditional positions and aligning with reformist goals. Our party was born to repair the broken state," he said while addressing a rally at Altaf Uddin Square in Sunamganj town this noon.

The rally was organised as part of the NCP's ongoing nationwide street march. It was presided over by Sunamganj district NCP Convener Dewan Sajaur Raja Sumon and conducted by district Joint Convener Anik Roy.

Nahid paid tribute to the people of Sunamganj for their historic role in anti-fascist movements, saying: "Three proud sons of Sunamganj - Ayatullah, Hridoy, and Sohag - embraced martyrdom during the July mass uprising. This district also shed blood in protests against Delhi's dominance during Narendra Modi's visit in 2021. We cannot repay that debt."

During the rally, Nahid said, "During the 1947 Partition, Sylhet stood in favour of East Bengal. But even then, we did not get our full Sylhet. A large part of Sylhet was annexed to Assam. East Bengal has been deceived since the British era. Sylhet was betrayed during the Pakistan period as well as under the Awami League government. Sylhet has been deprived of its natural resources, including gas."

NCP southern region Chief Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah warned against the regrouping of fascist forces, claiming that they are trying to capitalise on the Milestone jet crash tragedy.

He called upon all anti-fascist political parties to unite against the fascist Awami League, saying: "In the interest of Bangladesh and democracy, all anti-fascist parties must come together. We must move toward the next elections by implementing reform proposals to ensure a democratic transition."

Criticising Mujibism, Abdullah said, "Attempts are being made to revive Mujibism through various tricks. But Mujibism will not return to Bangladesh. We must form socio-cultural resistance against it."

The day's programme began with meetings with families of those martyred and injured in the July uprising. Following Jummah prayers, the NCP launched its march from the central mosque premises in Sunamganj and paraded through the town's main roads.

Led by Nahid Islam, the rally was joined by NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain, southern region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah, northern region Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam, Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, Senior Joint Member Secretaries Dr Tasnim Zara and Samantha Sharmin, Joint Convener Ehteshamul Haque, and other central leaders.

Leaders of Jubo Shakti, including Abu Saleh Nasim, Ishaq Amini, Shahidul Islam, Emonoddoza, and Shakib, were also present.