After prolonged debate and discussion, the Election Commission (EC) has allocated the “Shapla Koli”, or water lily bud symbol to the National Citizen Party (NCP), granting the newly formed political group official registration. On Tuesday evening, the EC issued a public notice seeking objections, if any, to the registration and symbol allocation for the three parties. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the final gazette notification on the registration of political parties is expected to be published between Nov 14 and 15. The National Citizen Party (NCP) was launched on Feb 28 by several leading figures involved in the July Uprising. Currently 53 political parties hold official registration.

Source: bd News24 November 04, 2025 14:50 UTC