Nahid Islam

Democracy, space for dissent shrinking

Democratic space in Bangladesh has been gradually shrinking, said NCP Convener Nahid Islam yesterday.
18 August 2026

Democracy, space for dissent shrinking: Nahid

Opposition chief whip and NCP convener urges govt to implement Media Reform Commission recommendations, including journalists’ protection law
17 August 2026

‘Dollars are available’: Nahid blames power and fuel crisis on govt planning failures

NCP leader alleges procurement changes could benefit favoured business groups
13 August 2026

Government giving space to anti-July narratives: Nahid

Former comrades in government are allowing propaganda to spread and slowing the pursuit of justice, opposition chief whip says
4 August 2026

Govt failed to replace 'Awami League's president' in 5 months: Nahid

NCP convener says people want a 'qualified, guardian-like' president
23 July 2026

Jamaat chief threatens to bring down govt if demands remain unmet

Nahid says they are ready for tougher programmes like hartals or blockades
18 July 2026

Hasina’s appeal deadline has expired: Nahid

NCP leader says surrender is not an option
15 July 2026

India owes Bangladesh an apology for backing Awami League: Nahid

NCP lawmaker also urges firm action on border killings, push-ins and provocative remarks by Indian leaders
28 June 2026

People will defend borders if govt fails to ensure security: Nahid

NCP convener says Bangladesh cannot build genuine friendship with a neighbour while border killings and barbed wire fencing continue
12 May 2026

‘No right to remain in Bangabhaban’: Nahid renews call for Shahabuddin’s arrest

Alleges pressure on the Consensus Commission over the July Charter and urges swift formation of the Constitution Reform Council
30 April 2026

No govt in Bangladesh’s history has become so unpopular so fast: Nahid

NCP MP says he wonders what BNP's fate would be in the next six months
25 April 2026

‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’

Nahid Islam, founding convener of (NCP) and a first-time parliamentarian, sits down with Zyma Islam of The Daily Star.
18 April 2026

NCP to attend parliament session for reforms, not president’s address: Nahid

Reiterates demand for immediate removal of the president
10 March 2026

We don’t want to raise slogans like ‘High Court or the streets’: Nahid

NCP leader warns against questioning the legitimacy of the people’s verdict
3 March 2026

Nahid demands impeachment, arrest of President Shahabuddin

Says Shahabuddin didn't take effective measures to prevent July mass killings
25 February 2026

If Khalilur becomes a BNP minister, it’ll raise questions about his interim role: Nahid

His inclusion in the cabinet has brought allegations of ‘election engineering’, he says
17 February 2026

'We are on the verge of forming government,' Nahid says after voting

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today urged voters to go to polling centres and exercise their voting rights without fear.
12 February 2026

Petition seeks stay on Nahid's candidacy over dual citizenship claim

Jatiya Party contender asks HC to halt the NCP leader’s candidacy
9 February 2026

Nahid would ‘definitely’ be made a minister if elected: Jamaat ameer

At a Dhaka-11 rally, Shafiqur Rahman calls on alliance activists to prevent vote tampering on Feb 12
8 February 2026

Patwary attacked on instructions of Mirza Abbas, with consent of Tarique Rahman: Nahid

NCP convener warns of ‘counter‑attack’ if EC and police fail to act before national polls
27 January 2026