Nahid Islam

July Charter must guide next polls

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the next election must be held on the basis of the July Charter and the next government will be obliged to implement the charter.

‘Without the uprising, you wouldn’t have dreamt of polls’

Political parties would not have dreamt of an election had there been no mass uprising on August 5, said Nahid Islam, convener of National Citizen Party (NCP).

‘BNP now a protector of Mujibism’

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party, yesterday accused the BNP of becoming a “protector of Mujibism”, aligning themselves with what he called a “fallen fascist regime”.

Teesta master plan / Won’t accept any implementation delay: Nahid

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said his party would not accept any delay or political maneuver over implementing the Teesta master plan.

Nahid wants July charter, declaration by August 5

A day after announcing that the National Citizen Party will unveil a “July Declaration” itself, its Convenor Nahid Islam yesterday hinted that the party still believes the government can prepare the document by August 5. 

Budget fails to reflect spirit of discrimination-free society: Nahid Islam

The NCP leader slates lack of vision on inequality, jobs and education

How is the NCP's 'new political settlement' faring?

By invoking the idea of a new political settlement, the NCP has generated high expectations.

Liberation War founding pillar of the state

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.

Admin in favour of BNP in many areas, polls not possible in this situation: Nahid

For a level playing field, a neutral administration, bureaucracy, and police must be ensured

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

India will be responsible if Hasina allowed to do politics from there: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting adviser Nahid Islam today said India will be responsible if ousted Sheikh Hasina is allowed to conduct any political activities from there

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

‘No decision yet on us joining political party’

Information Adviser Nahid Islam said yesterday that there has been no decision about student representatives resigning from the interim government to join a political party.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Bangladesh Int’l Short and Independent Film Festival to screen 276 films from 100 nations

The 17th Bangladesh International Short and Independent Film Festival is being organised this year by the Bangladesh Short Film Forum, featuring 276 films from over 100 countries. The event is scheduled to run from December 20 to 27.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

Anti-Bangladesh politics will not serve India's interests: Nahid

Calls on 'Indian elites' to cease false propaganda against Bangladesh

November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024

Holding polls not govt’s only responsibility

Just holding elections is not the sole responsibility of the current interim administration, since it is a revolutionary government, not a caretaker, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday. 

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

India need not worry about our minorities, Nahid tells BBC Hindi

BBC Hindi aired an interview today with Nahid Islam, interim government's adviser for Information and Broadcasting, where he discussed minority protection, India-Bangladesh relations, and recent communal violence. Following is an excerpt

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

President's fate a political decision; no need to stage demos: Nahid

Information adviser says govt got the people's message, and decision has to be taken through discussions

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

Don't make us call you ignorant: Sohel Rana to adviser Nahid

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, strongly criticised the interim government's posts, telecommunications, and information technology adviser, Md Nahid Islam’s statement on the cancellation of eight national days.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Media reform commission soon: info adviser

Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said they have taken the initiative to form a reform commission to address various regulatory issues concerning print and electronic media, along with social media.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Cinema halls turn to old films to stay afloat as new releases stall

The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films.