Saturday, 17 January, 2026
A new political platform, Network for People’s Action (NPA), was formally launched Friday in Dhaka, aiming to create a people-oriented political force and strengthen democratic governance in the country.
The platform was inaugurated this afternoon at the Central Shaheed Minar, a symbolic site associated with the nation’s struggle for democracy and rights.
Launching under the slogan “People’s Power, Freedom of the Future (Jonogoner Shakti, Agamir Mukti),” the NPA outlined five core principles: democracy, equality, human dignity, social justice, and the protection of life and nature.
Speakers at the ceremony emphasised the urgent need for unity among citizens to challenge authoritarian tendencies and build a political force rooted in people’s aspirations.
The platform named three spokespersons — Ferdous Ara Rumee, Nazifa Jannat and Tuhin Khan — and announced a 101-member central committee to steer its activities. The declaration of the platform was read out by the three spokespersons.
In its declaration, the NPA cited the July 2024 mass uprising, which involved students, workers, and ordinary citizens, as a historic turning point that ended what it described as the country’s longest authoritarian and fascist rule.
The declaration highlighted the widespread human rights violations, enforced disappearances, killings, economic mismanagement and rising living costs that marked previous years, culminating in the nationwide protests triggered by the quota reform movement.
The NPA called for the creation of a new political space prioritising democracy, accountability, and citizens’ rights, emphasising the importance of political platforms that operate transparently and with direct engagement of the people.
Political analysts note that the formation of the NPA comes at a time of growing public demand for alternatives to the traditional party system.
Emerging from a coalition of student activists, grassroots organisations, and reform-minded professionals, the NPA seeks to position itself as a progressive, youth-driven political force that can influence both national policy and the electoral landscape.
The platform has expressed its commitment to mobilising citizens across social, economic and geographic divides, advocating for systemic reforms and a government accountable to the people.
Observers believe the NPA could play a significant role in upcoming elections, potentially attracting voters disillusioned with existing political parties.
The launch concluded with calls for national unity and active citizen participation, signalling the NPA’s intention to engage directly with communities and ensure that policy-making reflects the aspirations and rights of ordinary Bangladeshis.
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A new political platform, Network for People’s Action (NPA), was formally launched Friday in Dhaka, aiming to create a people-oriented political force and strengthen democratic governance in the country.
The platform was inaugurated this afternoon at the Central Shaheed Minar, a symbolic site associated with the nation’s struggle for democracy and rights.
Launching under the slogan “People’s Power, Freedom of the Future (Jonogoner Shakti, Agamir Mukti),” the NPA outlined five core principles: democracy, equality, human dignity, social justice, and the protection of life and nature.
Speakers at the ceremony emphasised the urgent need for unity among citizens to challenge authoritarian tendencies and build a political force rooted in people’s aspirations.
The platform named three spokespersons — Ferdous Ara Rumee, Nazifa Jannat and Tuhin Khan — and announced a 101-member central committee to steer its activities. The declaration of the platform was read out by the three spokespersons.
In its declaration, the NPA cited the July 2024 mass uprising, which involved students, workers, and ordinary citizens, as a historic turning point that ended what it described as the country’s longest authoritarian and fascist rule.
The declaration highlighted the widespread human rights violations, enforced disappearances, killings, economic mismanagement and rising living costs that marked previous years, culminating in the nationwide protests triggered by the quota reform movement.
The NPA called for the creation of a new political space prioritising democracy, accountability, and citizens’ rights, emphasising the importance of political platforms that operate transparently and with direct engagement of the people.
Political analysts note that the formation of the NPA comes at a time of growing public demand for alternatives to the traditional party system.
Emerging from a coalition of student activists, grassroots organisations, and reform-minded professionals, the NPA seeks to position itself as a progressive, youth-driven political force that can influence both national policy and the electoral landscape.
The platform has expressed its commitment to mobilising citizens across social, economic and geographic divides, advocating for systemic reforms and a government accountable to the people.
Observers believe the NPA could play a significant role in upcoming elections, potentially attracting voters disillusioned with existing political parties.
The launch concluded with calls for national unity and active citizen participation, signalling the NPA’s intention to engage directly with communities and ensure that policy-making reflects the aspirations and rights of ordinary Bangladeshis.
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