Nahid Islam, the Convenor of the National Citizen Party (NCP), announced a 24-point manifesto on Sunday (August 3) evening at the Central Shaheed Minar.

Nahid Islam stated, “The NCP will ensure justice and punishment for all crimes against humanity committed under the Awami League regime—including the July massacre, Shapla killings, BDR massacre, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.”

He added, “A new constitution will be drafted through a constituent assembly to build a new state. State institutions will be reformed. Women's empowerment will be ensured. A welfare-oriented economy will be established with employment opportunities. An independent media and a strong civil society will also be developed.”

He further added that the new wave of independence was not merely about toppling the government, but about dismantling the fascist structure once and for all.

“The people of Bangladesh were the true initiators of the one-point movement,” Nahid said. “The previous government failed to implement the earlier nine-point demands. We want a country free from autocracy and fascism.”

He further stated, “In the name of Bengali nationalism, the previous government established a centralized and authoritarian ideology in this country.”

Nahid Islam declared, “We present 24 points for the Second Republic of Bangladesh. The NCP will give constitutional recognition to the July Charter.”

Emphasizing that 2024 uprising was not just about regime change, he outlined a vision for a new Bangladesh. The NCP also presented its plan to establish a just state. He acknowledged all those who had joined the movement to eliminate fascism.

The 24 points announced by the NCP are as follows:

1. A new constitution and Second Republic

2. Recognition and justice for the July uprising

3. Democratic reform and institutional restructuring

4. Justice system based on fairness and legal reform

5. Service-oriented administration and elimination of corruption

6. People-friendly law enforcement

7. Village parliaments and local government

8. Independent media and strong civil society

9. Universal healthcare

10. Education policy for nation-building

11. Innovation, research, and an IT revolution

12. Respect for religion, communities, and ethnic identities

13. Women’s safety, rights, and empowerment

14. Human-centered and welfare-oriented economy

15. Youth development and employment

16. Diversified trade and industrialization policy

17. Sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty

18. Rights of workers and farmers

19. National resource management

20. Urbanization, transportation, and housing plans

21. Climate resilience and protection of rivers and seas

22. Dignity and rights of expatriate Bangladeshis

23. Pro-Bangladesh foreign policy

24. National defense strategy