NCP plans registration by June 15, says Sarijs Alam. The party is forming committees in 100 upazilas and calling for electoral reform before joining upcoming polls.
NCP plans registration with the Election Commission by June 15 as part of its efforts to enter Bangladesh’s formal political landscape, confirmed Sarijs Alam, the party’s northern region chief organiser.
“We hope to complete the registration application process by the 15th of this month, which is required for participating in elections,” Sarijs said to reporters at Panchagarh Bazar along the Panchagarh-Banglabandha Highway on Sunday afternoon.
The occasion was partly personal Sarijs was in the district to attend the wedding of his younger brother. Accompanying him was Hasnat Abdullah, head of the party’s southern division, who could not speak due to voice issues.
Building a Political Foundation
As NCP plans registration within the Election Commission’s deadline, it is also moving swiftly to strengthen its organisational framework. Sarijs announced that the party has already formed working committees in 100 upazilas across 22 districts and is establishing district and sub-district offices to meet official registration criteria.
“We are following official procedures and intend to complete registration within the time set for all political parties,” Sarijs said. He stressed the importance of grassroots mobilisation, noting that building a party from the ground up is central to the NCP’s long-term vision.
“We are prioritising organisational development. Once the structure is in place from the capital to village level — we will be better prepared for electoral activities,” he added.
Electoral Reforms and Conditional Participation
As the nation awaits the next general election, Sarijs made it clear that the NCP’s participation hinges on visible reforms in the country’s democratic institutions.
“If we see judicial processes and core reforms in the judiciary, law-enforcing agencies, and the Election Commission, we have no objection to polls being held in April,” he said.
His comments reflect a broader sentiment among new political groups that electoral credibility must be restored before they enter the contest. Sarijs spoke openly about the flaws in past elections, pointing to abuse of power, black money, and muscle politics as critical issues that distorted voter freedom.
“We want a level playing field in post-uprising Bangladesh where parties of all sizes can take part freely and fairly,” Sarijs declared.
He urged the interim government to ensure accountability within state institutions and make sure that history does not repeat itself.
“No one should fall victim to abuse of power. The irregularities of past elections, such as ballot stuffing and station grabbing, must not happen again,” he warned.
Accountability and Political Justice
When asked about the return of former president Abdul Hamid, Sarijs offered strong remarks, calling on the interim government to act on its post-uprising mandate for justice.
“They must act firmly against the ‘fascist’ Awami League, ‘fascist’ Hasina, and those who supported their authoritarian rule,” he said.
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Sarijs insisted that the new political order must take steps to legally prosecute those who enabled repression and anti-democratic practices in the previous regime.
“We are observing the situation closely and expect the government to demonstrate its commitment through concrete action,” he added.
A New Chapter in Politics?
With NCP plans registration set for completion by mid-June, the party is preparing to take its next major steps: publishing its political manifesto, selecting local candidates, and expanding its reach.
Analysts say NCP’s emergence reflects a broader appetite for political alternatives in Bangladesh, particularly among younger and rural voters disillusioned with legacy parties.
By focusing on grassroots engagement, judicial reforms, and electoral fairness, the NCP appears to be positioning itself as a serious contender in the next political era one that demands integrity, justice, and transparency.
