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

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Certification board to be in effect, will process films faster: Information Adviser Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam announced that a certification board will be formed soon under the Bangladesh Film Certification Act, 2023.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

ICT adviser Nahid Islam promises renerewed hope for banned films

Numerous films faced bans during the previous administration, with some caught up in legal disputes while others were shelved for unexplained reasons. Producers voiced their frustration over films stalled in the censor board's approval process, but their protests yielded no resolution. For years, filmmakers have called for the abolition of the censor board in favour of a system of censor certification. 

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

No plans to form political party right now: Nahid

Post and telecommunication Adviser Nahid Islam, who is also a student leader, yesterday said the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has no plans, for now, to form any political party

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Accountability must be ensured

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