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Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday (November 19) urged leaders of political parties to motivate the country’s voters to go to the polling stations during national election. “Over the last 10 to 15 years, our country’s voters have gradually become reluctant to go to the polling centres. You are the national leaders and political leaders. The people at the grassroots are directly influenced by you. I request you to motivate the voters to go to the centres,” he said while addressing a pre-election dialogue at Nirbachan Bhaban in the city. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party (NCP) and several other political parties joined the discussion which began at 10:30am with the CEC in the chair. Pointing to the political parties, the Chief Election Commissioner said he expects them to play their due role in ensuring that their candidates fully comply with the electoral code of conduct in the upcoming national election. “You have a role to ensure that your candidates follow the code of conduct. We hope you to play this expected role,” he added. Read more: Bangladesh Election: CEC urges stakeholders to help ensure voter safety Nasir Uddin said the Election Commission with the help of the political parties and other stakeholders would deliver a good election for the nation. The Jamaat delegation led by its Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar participated in the talks while the NCP team led by its Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary attended it. The other invited political parties for the morning session are Ganosamhati Andolan, Nationalist Democratic Movement-NDM, Bangladesh Labour Party, Bangladesh Minority Janata Party-BMJP and Insaniat Biplab Bangladesh. The Commission is holding another discussion on Wednesday afternoon with BNP and five other parties. Read more: Home Adviser signals zero tolerance on unrest as election in February The five other invitees are Bangladesh Jatiya Party-BJP (Andaleev), Gonaodhikar Parishad, Nagorik Oikya, Bangladesh Republican Party-BRP and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal-Basad Marxist. The Election Commission opened its pre-election dialogue with registered political parties on November 13 last and has already held talks with 34 parties. Currently, there are 55 registered political parties, excluding the Awami League whose registration remains suspended.  The ongoing dialogue is considered as the last major task before the announcement of the national election schedule in early December. In late September 2025, the Commission opened a series of electoral dialogues with different stakeholders amid talks with civil society representatives on September 28. Later, the EC held separate dialogues with the representatives of teachers, senior journalists from different media outlets, election experts and election observers. Read more: Working with a clear commitment to create fair election atmosphere: CEC

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam, National Citizen Party (NCP) and other political parties joined the Election Commission’s dialogue on Wednesday morning (November 19) as part of its ongoing dialogue ahead of the next general election to be held in February 2026. The discussion began at 10:40am in the city's Nirbachan Bhaban with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin in the chair. The Jamaat delegation led by its Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar participated in the talks while the NCP team led by its Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary attended it. The other invited political parties for the morning session are Ganosamhati Andolan, Nationalist Democratic Movement-NDM, Bangladesh Labour Party, Bangladesh Minority Janata Party-BMJP and Insaniat Biplab Bangladesh. The Commission is holding two discussions on Wednesday – the morning session with seven parties and the afternoon session with six other political parties including BNP. Read more: Pre-election Dialogue: EC set to welcome Big Three parties on Wednesday The other invitees for the afternoon session include Bangladesh Jatiya Party-BJP (Andaleev), Gonaodhikar Parishad, Nagorik Oikya, Bangladesh Republican Party-BRP and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal-Basad Marxist.

Supporters of BNP and others on Wednesday morning (12th November 2025) blocked the busy Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for around one and a half hours in Tongi College Gate area demanding restoration of the Gazipur-6 parliamentary seat. Hundreds of vehicles remained stuck on both sides of the busy route, causing suffering of commuters, transport workers and others. BNP men and locals put the barricade around 9:30am, disrupting commuters and public transport. Witnesses said that hundreds of BNP men and others gathered on the highway early morning, carrying banners and placards, and chanted slogans demanding, ‘Gazipur-6 seat must be restored.’ The blockade started around 9:30am and continued till 11am. Rejecting the court order, local BNP leaders said the court’s decision to cancel this seat deprives the people of their voting rights. During the blockade, protesters burned tires on the highway, further intensifying the traffic jam on the route. Road blockades cause severe traffic congestion in Dhaka Meanwhile, supporters of Jamaat and locals formed a human chain in front of Asia Pump on the same demand at the same time. Their banners read, “Restore Gazipur-6 seat, ensure citizens’ fair service.” Speakers warned that abolishing the seat would hamper public services and development in the area and urged authorities to reconsider the decision. Additional forces were deployed in Tongi College Gate, Station Road, and surrounding areas to maintain law and order. Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Wahiduzzaman of Tongi Purbo Police Station said that the protestors left the road following a discussion with the authorities concerned, allowing the traffic to run. Read more: Tarique Rahman likely to return home by end of November: Salahuddin

Supporters of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and seven allied political parties have gathered at Paltan in the capital to press their previously announced five-point demand. The rally is scheduled to begin at 2 pm. The decision to hold the rally was announced on November 3 at a press conference by Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque. Leaders present at the press briefing included Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Charmonai Pir), Maulana Yunus Ahmad, Prof Ashraf Ali Akon, Jamaat leaders Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher and AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, Nizami Islam Party’s Mufti Harun Izhar, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Secretary General Maulana Jalal Uddin, Khelafat Majlish Secretary General Dr Ahmad Abdul Kader, and Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) spokesperson Rashed Pradhan. Supporters of Jamaat, allies gather at Paltan to push for 5-point demand The five-point demand focuses on the implementation of the July Charter and related electoral reforms. The five demands are issuing an order to hold a referendum before the national election over the July National Charter, introducing a proportional representation (PR) system in the upper or both houses, ensuring a level playing field for all parties during the election, ensuring visible justice for all acts of repression, killings, and corruption committed by the previous  government and banning the activities of  Jatiya Party and the 14-party alliance. On November 6, Jamaat-e-Islami and seven allied parties submitted a five-point memorandum to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, seeking the implementation of the July Charter and calling for a national referendum ahead of the next general election scheduled for February. Read more: Police intercept Jamaat, Islami Andolon procession near Matsya Bhaban

Police obstructed a Jamuna-bound procession brought out by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon Bangladesh and seven other like-minded parties at Matsya Bhaban intersection on Thursday (6th November 2025) noon. The procession was organised to press home their several demands, including holding a national referendum in November. Later, police allowed a delegation from the rally to go to Jamuna. The delegation is supposed to submit a memorandum to Chief Adviser on the referendum and four other points.   Earlier, leaders and activists of the parities brought out a procession from the capital’s Paltan intersection to submit a memorandum to the Chief Adviser at his Jamuna residence. Jamaat now wants referendum any day before election: Azad The march, led by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, began gathering at Paltan intersection around 10:30am, with leaders and activists from different thanas and wards of Dhaka South carrying banners and festoons. Activists from other Islamic parties also joined the assembly at Paltan. Their demands are holding the referendum within this month, stopping political harassment and arrests during the interim government period, ensuring equal opportunities for all political parties in the upcoming election, and guaranteeing freedom of religion and unhindered political activities. Following the rally, the procession started towards Jamuna around 12 noon to submit the memorandum to the Chief Adviser. Read more: Jamaat not to form any election alliance: Ameer Shafiqur Meanwhile, additional police were deployed in Paltan area to avert any untoward situation.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday (5th November 2025) said they would not form any alliance for the upcoming national election, as it will contest the polls independently. Shafiqur made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Wednesday morning. The party will ensure the elections are held in February 2026 with the participation of everyone. If elections are delayed, it may lead to various forms of unrest, he said. Read more: Jamaat asks EC to be ready for separate referendum, polls days Regarding the electoral alliances, he said, “We have not decided to form any alliance, and we will not form one,” he said, adding that there is no scope for the Awami League in the upcoming election. Speaking about his recent foreign visit, Rahman said he met with Bangladeshi expatriates abroad, who expressed immense warmth and love. “I am deeply moved by their affection. They have high expectations from the nation and want to contribute to its rebuilding. Yet, despite their significant contributions, we have not been able to show them proper respect,” he said. It was his first visit to Sylhet after being elected Ameer of the party for the third term. Read more: Abbas fears interim govt may use illegal means to secure win for Jamaat, NCP

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Tuesday (4th November 2025) voiced deep concern that the interim government might resort to ‘unlawful means’ to secure victories for the two parties it now relies on — Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP). “The way this government is acting, it’s clear they have no strength of their own. This government survives by leaning towards two parties — one is a party they themselves created and the other is an old one,” he said while addressing a discussion and doa and milad mahfil. Abbas, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, said the interim government does whatever these two parties tell it to do. “The latest proof is the (allocation of the NCP’s) election symbol. The government must do whatever they say. Who are these people? Where did they come from? What is their popular base? Do they have any support anywhere in Bangladesh?” he said. The BNP leader also said that if an election had been held, it would have become clear how many votes each side would receive. Fakhrul asks BNP leaders left out of candidate list to stay loyal “I am deeply worried that the government may resort to illegal means to ensure the victory of these parties. Just like the previous Awami League government that held midnight voting instead of daytime voting, this government may also indulge in any such acts,” he said. Dhaka South City unit BNP organised the programme at Nayapaltan Ananda Community Centre, marking the 6th death anniversary of former BNP Vice Chairman and the last mayor of undivided Dhaka city Sadeque Hossain Khoka. In an oblique reference to Jamaat, Abbas questioned whom the citizens of this country do not consider necessary, and are now making such long speeches. “Those who never wanted Bangladesh in the first place now want to rule it. I simply can’t understand that.” He said this party opposed the creation of Pakistan in 1947, opposed Bangladesh in 1971, and in 1996 and several other times spoke against the interests of the people. “Yet, they are now talking big. The BNP leader also accused Jamaat of trying to divide the nation by using religion in politics. “We will not let the nation be divided. But there is a section of people who want to split the nation for their own gain.” He said those who want to divide the nation also want to bring back the Awami fascist force that ruined the country. “The people of Bangladesh will never allow that to happen.” “Look closely, and you’ll see they are so excited because they assume they will get the Awami League’s votes. But that is not true. The people loyal to the Awami League will not vote for anyone else. They will vote for a patriotic party,” Abbas said. He lamented that the country is now in a terrible state for lack of good governance. "Who owns the country? Who runs it? It feels as if the country has no owner — no one is looking after it. Everyone is just busy talking about reform, reform, and reform! But what exactly are you reforming? I don’t understand that,” the BNP leader said. Election uncertainty may endanger democratic transition: Tarique He said many people are now coming to Dhaka in search of work due to rising unemployment across the country, making it difficult for pedestrians to even walk on the footpaths because of the huge crowds. The BNP leader said many people have set up shops on the pavements, causing problems for ordinary citizens. “If you pay attention — when you drive or take a bus — you’ll see there are now lots of battery-run rickshaws everywhere. These people are unemployed and looking for work, so they have turned to this.” Abbas said the interim government has no initiative to solve the problems of unemployed people in the country. “Instead, they have turned everything upside down, creating opportunities for a section of people to plunder the country. A new class is now thinking only of looting and destroying the nation.” He said those who never dared to raise their heads before are now speaking arrogantly. “Where did they get this boldness and power from?” About BNP’s announcement of 237 candidates for the upcoming national election, Abbas said many capable aspirants could not be nominated because of the presence of several similar candidates. He said those who did not get nomination are naturally disappointed, but urged everyone to work together to ensure the victory of the party’s candidates. Read more: NCP among three parties set to get EC’s registration

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of misleading the public by spreading lies about the upcoming national election. “A party is saying BNP wants to delay the election… but it is they who are actually trying to derail the polls,” he said while speaking at a rally of freedom fighters. Fakhrul said BNP has never called for delaying the polls as it is an election-oriented party. “Ever since the mass uprising we have been calling for elections. We have repeatedly said the election should be held as soon as possible. So, I would like to tell them—don’t deceive people with lies or try to mislead the public.” BNP not to take responsibility for unsigned parts of July Charter: Fakhrul Referring to a recent remark by Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Fakhrul said the Jamaat leader wrongly blamed BNP for obstructing the election. “In reality, it is you who have created the obstacles. You are now demanding PR (proportional representation), which was never part of the discussions. You are forming alliances, taking to the streets, and issuing threats that if it’s not done your way, the election won’t happen. Don’t think people are foolish,” the BNP leader said. The pro-BNP platform Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal organised the rally titled ‘The Upcoming National Parliament Election is Essential to Protect Freedom, Sovereignty and Democracy’ at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the upcoming National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7. Fakhrul said the country is passing through a very critical time. “This is a test for us—how patiently we can face this period and ensure that the election is held.” Reacting to a recent comment by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, the BNP leader said, “He himself said there could be attacks at any time. He should have clearly mentioned from where such attacks might come and who would carry them out.” He said the nation is ready to resist any attack and face any conspiracy or evil force. “I want to make it clear—the people of this country cannot be defeated through fear or threats. The people of Bangladesh want democracy and a democratic system.” Fakhrul alleged that an anti-liberation force is now trying to belittle the history of 1971. “A force that opposed independence in 1971 is now trying to downplay 1971 and exaggerating the July 2024 mass uprising.” He said BNP made huge sacrifices and faced severe repression during the long struggle against what he called Sheikh Hasina’s fascist rule, which led to the success of the July uprising. “So, if anyone now wants to take sole credit for it, we are not willing to accept that.” The BNP leader said his party does not want division, but “some people and some forces are trying, in a planned way, to create division in society.” “They want us to forget 1971. Their goal is to deny that Bangladesh became an independent and sovereign state through struggle and war in 1971. They even want to deny the proclamation of independence made by our leader Ziaur Rahman,” he said. Fakhrul said there was no room for forgetting 1971 as that year marked the nation’s birth and the time when the country gained its independence. “We must always remember that.” He said that 1971 was the essence of the nation’s identity, its existence, and distinctiveness while the declaration of independence made that day marked its emergence as a new nation. Crisis created by govt, consensus commission will end soon, hopes Fakhrul Fakhrul said the anti-liberation forces are now showing their arrogance. “I would like to ask them to remember their own past… Think about the role you played in 1971 and keep it in mind.” He reminded Jamaat that in 1971 the party had branded the Liberation War as chaos caused by miscreants. “You also tried to portray it as an uprising by some troublemakers. I am saying this clearly, and if it displeases you, I have nothing to do.” Fakhrul said the nation has not forgotten those who joined hands with the killers from the Pakistani occupation in 1971 and those who murdered ordinary people, intellectuals and other learned citizens and dumped their bodies in mass graves. Pointing to the freedom fighters, the BNP leader said Bangladesh exists today because they fought and won independence. “Your struggle established this nation. It is now everyone’s responsibility to protect the country. Those enemies who try to destroy the country and plot against the people, we will foil all their conspiracies with the support of the people. We will establish democracy in the country,” Fakhrul said. BNP Standing Committee Member Hafizuddin Ahmed said the interim government formed after the mass uprising seems indifferent to recognising the contributions of freedom fighters. He said there are visible attempts to undermine the Liberation War and erase its spirit from the nation’s memory. Hafiz warned that living freedom fighters would resist any move to distort the Liberation War or glorify anti-liberation forces. He hoped the government would hold an election as promised and form an elected parliament where the July Charter would be implemented. The BNP leader, however, said nothing should be added to the July Charter without agreement among all political parties. He said that the people of the country do not need the July Charter as they need a free, fair, and acceptable election. “The July Charter will mainly serve to protect the future security of the advisers, not the interests of the people.” Hafiz said BNP has made many sacrifices and concessions for the sake of holding an election on the basis of national consensus, but some view these concessions as a sign of weakness. He also said that a political party, driven by its desire for power, is trying to disrupt the election process, which is an ominous sign for the country’s democracy. The BNP leader said the next parliament will be the centre of the country’s politics and development, where elected representatives will decide which reforms are needed for the nation’s progress. Hafiz also warned that a certain quarter is conspiring to delay or disrupt the national election and urged the people and freedom fighters to unite and resist such efforts.

A survey released on Wednesday shows that 41.3 percent of voters intend to vote for BNP, 30.3 percent for Jamaat-e-Islami and 18.8 percent for Awami League in the next general election. Besides, 4.10 percent voters will vote for National Citizen Party (NCP), 3.10 percent for Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) and 0.90 percent for Jatiya Party. A research firm, ‘Innovision’ in collaboration with a policy think tank ‘Voice for Reform’ and a research think tank ‘BRAIN’ conducted the study titled the 2nd part of ‘People’s Election Pulse Survey (PEPS). The survey was conducted on September 2-15 in the country’s eight divisions with a sample of 10,413 voting aged population which is representative by age groups, gender, religion and division. Among them, 5,673 people have already taken decisions over their voting choice in the next election, but 4,354 (41.70pc) people revealed their decisions. Innovision Managing Director Md Rubaiyath Sarwar presented the report of the survey at the National Achieve Auditorium in the city’s Agargaon area. In case of the election without the participation of Awami League, 45.6 percent of the voters who disclosed their decision, want to vote for BNP, 33.5 percent for Jamaat, 4.7 percent for NCP, 3.8 percent for IAB and 2.1 percent for Jatiya Party. Bangladesh fully prepared for fair, peaceful election in February: Prof Yunus tells US According to the survey report, Awami League faces the highest level of dissatisfaction (33.4 percent) for its local politics, while having the lowest combined high satisfaction rating of 15.52 percent. Conversely, Jamaat-e-Islami received the highest combined high satisfaction rating at 30.34 percent with a high dissatisfaction rate (19.7 percent) as well BNP gets only a 21.53 percent high-satisfaction rating against the second highest (27.64 percent) dissatisfaction rating. If AL in Election The voters are almost evenly divided over participation of Awami League in the next national election as 45.79 percent of respondents believe that all parties should have the opportunity to participate in the election, while 45.58 percent viewed that AL should not be allowed to participate before a trial. Candidate’s Qualifications For voters, a candidate's qualifications are the most important factor in their voting decisions as 65.5 percent of the general voters said they will consider a candidate's qualifications as more important rather than the party's electoral symbol, manifesto or candidate’s previous works. Only 14.7 percent said they would consider the party's electoral symbol, while 14.8 percent would see the previous works of a candidate. BNP yet to approve candidates for national election: Rizvi Bangladesh’s Ties with India and Pakistan A large majority of respondents want a good relationship with both India and Pakistan as 72.2 percent of respondents viewed having a good tie with India, while 69 percent with Pakistan. Expectations from Future Government Among the respondents, 57.5 percent expect an improved law and order situation from a future government, 54.6 percent want the control of commodity prices and 42.4 percent for higher employment generation, 36.9 percent checking corruption. Regional Support In terms of larger percentage of voters who revealed their voting choice, BNP is leading in 6 divisions, while Jamaat is in Rangpur and Awami League in Barishal division. Among them, 43.4 percent want to vote for Jamaat, 36.7 percent for BNP and 12.5 percent for AL in Rangpur Division; 41.9 percent to voter for BNP, 27.6 percent for Jamaat and 17.1 percent for AL in Chattogram Division; 31.9 percent for AL, 29.1 percent for Jamaat and 28.7 percent for BNP in Barishal Division; 40.8 percent for BNP, 25.8 percent for AL and 24.3 percent for Jamaat in Dhaka Division; 43.3 percent for BNP, 30.1 for Jamaat and 18.3 percent for AL in Khulna Division; 45.7 percent for BNP, 25.8 for Jamaat and 17.3 percent for AL in Mymensingh Division; 44.4 percent for BNP, 40.9 percent for Jamaat and 9.2 percent for AL in Rajshahi Division; 44.7 percent for BNP, 29.6 percent for Jamaat and 14 percent for AL in Sylhet Division.

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday questioned why Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is trying to delay the next election through various ploys, including street agitation, if it is so confident about coming to power as its leaders claim. Speaking at a youth dialogue in the capital, he also criticised Jamaat’s demand for banning Jatiya Party and members of the 14-party alliance while the party is now on the streets together with a party that contested the January 7, 2024 national election held under Sheikh Hasina’s rule. “There were a few rallies of Jamaat and other parties across the country yesterday (Friday). Some newspapers carried headlines today saying that Jamaat leaders claimed they will form the government while BNP will sit in opposition. But who decides that? Is it you, or is it the people? If you are so confident, then why don’t you join the election instead of making excuses one after another to obstruct it?” the BNP leader said. He also said BNP knows what Jamaat’s real purpose is—to derail the national election. “We will tell you (people) about it in a few days.” Arpan Alok Sangha organised the Third Dialogue on Youth’s State of Thought, titled ‘Human Value-based Education and Campuses,’ at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh. Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee member, also accused Jamaat of showing “double standards,” saying the people are noticing who Jamaat has joined in its simultaneous movement for various demands, including introducing a PR system and banning the 14-party alliance and Jatiya Party (JaPa). “Among the seven parties (in Jamaat’s movement alliance), one is now your ally that took part in the sham election on January 7, 2024,” he said without mentioning the party’s name. “If they become innocent just because they are with you, then what about the 28 others who took part in the dummy election with Awami League? Are they sinners? The idea that if someone joins you in the simultaneous movement their past wrongs are forgiven, but if they were with others they are sinners — this principle is not right,” Salahuddin said. In an indirect reference to Islami Andolan Bangladesh, he said this party was also a partner of Awami League as it joined previous elections, except the 2024 national one, held under Sheikh Hasina. Salahuddin said differences of opinion are part of democracy and any party can take to the streets to realise its demands by exercising democratic rights. “But we have been saying that these issues are still awaiting settlement at the negotiating table. So, are you taking to the streets to apply extra pressure? If you do, we will also have to go to the streets to counter it. Is that what we want now? We want these matters resolved at the negotiating table,” he said. Stating that Bangladesh’s democratic culture has changed a lot following last year’s mass uprising, the BNP leader said political parties should uphold it through practice. Salahuddin said political parties need to remain united on national issues, including the country’s interests, independence, sovereignty and democracy. “In democratic practice, there will be debates, differences of opinion and pluralism, but the settlement must come at the dialogue table. If both dialogue and street movement are carried out on the same issue, that is a contradiction,” he observed. The BNP leader said some parties are talking about proportional representation (PR), but it is the people who will decide that. He questioned whether some processions and rallies with a few thousand people would be enough to establish the PR system without public mandate. The BNP leader urged political parties to include their demands in their election manifestos and contest the polls. “If the people give their verdict in your favour, you can implement them. That is the democratic way.” Salahuddin said that people tend to blame the government first whenever there is a failure due to the anti-incumbency factor. He said no one can be both in the government and the opposition at the same time. “Either the door is open or it is closed—you cannot have both.” The BNP leader criticised the decision to place student leaders of the mass uprising in government positions. “They could have acted as a guiding force for the nation as a pressure group… but that role is now in question. Even now, those serving in government as student representatives face daily responsibilities and liabilities. No party or organisation can survive by being two-faced towards the people,” he opined. On implementing the July Charter, Salahuddin stressed the need for following the Supreme Court’s guidance to avoid confusion or constitutional conflict. “According to the Constitution, the decisions of the judiciary are final. Ignoring the judiciary’s verdict would create chaos. No political solution outside the court’s ruling can be sustainable.” He also warned that forcing decisions on the nation is wrong, and reforms must happen gradually to strengthen democracy and build a fair, just and equal society. Dhaka University Science Faculty Dean Professor Abdus Salam, National Citizen Party (NCP) Southern Region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah, DU Chhatra Dal Joint General Secretary Abidul Islam Khan, and student leaders Tanvir Bari Hamim and Tanvir Al Hadi Mayed, also spoke at the programme highlighting the importance of youth participation and accountability in politics.