Jatiya Nagorik Party has been established

The Jatiya Nagorik Party was officially launched in front of the National Parliament Building on Manik Mia Avenue, beginning with recitations from the Quran, Gita, Tripitaka, and Bible.  

The inauguration event commenced at 4:20 PM on Friday, focusing on a new constitution, parliamentary elections, and addressing the aspirations of the youth. The national anthem was sung, followed by a one-minute silence in honor of those martyred during the July mass uprising.  

Thousands of people from the capital and various districts joined the procession marking the party’s launch.  

The new political party was founded by leaders from the Jatiya Nagarik Committee (JNC) and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM).  

The party’s top leadership has been finalized, with former information adviser Nahid Islam appointed as the convener and Akhter Hossen as the member secretary.  

Samanta Shermeen and Ariful Islam Adeeb will serve as senior joint conveners, while Tasnim Jara and Nahida Sarwar (Nova) will hold senior joint member secretary positions.  

Nasiruddin Patwary has been named chief coordinator, with Abdul Hannan Masud as joint coordinator.  

Additionally, Sarjis Alam has been appointed chief organizer for the northern region, while Hasnat Abdullah will take on the same role for the southern region.  

Sarjis Alam confirmed the party’s name in a Facebook post on Thursday, stating, “Banners bearing this name will be raised across the country. Let Bangladesh resonate with this name.” He emphasized that the party would uphold the spirit of the July uprising in its political journey.  

Before the party’s formation, students affiliated with the July Movement launched a new student organization, "Gonotantraik Chhatra Sangsad," on Wednesday. However, this move led to protests from a faction of activists who had also participated in the movement.