On Sunday, a new political party "National Citizen Party" in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka announced the establishment of a new constitution and 'second Republic' in Bangladesh.,
This party has been formed by the students who played an important role in the last year's big government protests, due to which former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down. About 1000 supporters participated in this rally held at the historic martyr tower of Dhaka.
Call for 'Second Republic' from Shaheed Minar
Party leader Nahid Islam said, 'Exactly a year ago we had resolved to free the country from dictatorship, and today we have united to lay the foundation of a new Bangladesh.' He declared a 24-citizen agenda and said to change the 1972 constitution to a new constitution. He said that the new constitution will show the aspirations of the youth of the country.
Demand for new constitution, but details are not yet clear
However, no concrete information has been shared about this proposed constitution yet. The party says that this document will reflect a "new generation dreams" and will be prepared with public participation.
Separate rally of BNP student branch
On the same day, the student unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) also held a huge rally in Dhaka. Tariq Rahman, Executive Chairman of BNP and exile in London, addressed the workers through virtual medium and called upon the youth to play an active role in the upcoming elections.
Hasina's farewell increased stir before first anniversary
Both these rallies have taken place when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is the first anniversary of leaving the country on 5 August. Hasina moved to India after mass protests, violence and hundreds of deaths in 2024. On 8 August 2024, an interim government was formed under the leadership of Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus.
Increasing criticism on interim government
However, the interim government is also facing criticism. Opposition parties have made allegations of failure and human rights abuses to handle law and order. Sheikh Hasina's party 'Awami League' is currently banned and the political situation of the country is still uncertain.
