STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Asserting that the Liberation War is one of the founding pillars of the state, National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said his party does not subscribe to religious extremism or secularist ideologies.

“NCP’s journey is based on the ideals of equality, justice, and human dignity that arose from the Liberation War and the aspiration for a discrimination-free and democratic state system born from the 2024 mass uprising.”

He also said the party considers the continuation of the struggle by Bangalees against colonialism and elitism as its political and historical basis as well.

In a Facebook post, titled “NCP’s perspectives on several issues”, Nahid outlined the party’s positions on various matters, stating that the NCP respects citizens’ religious beliefs and spiritual sentiments.

“The religion of the majority is Islam—its ethics and humanism, as well as the language, culture, and lifestyle of Bangalee Muslims, are valued by the NCP. NCP will ensure the protection of the religious, cultural, and civic rights of minority religious and ethnic communities. NCP believes the state should preserve the religious and cultural integrity of every community.”

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