Building a strong economy and state is what will enhance our national dignity," he said. "We, as the NCP, were born out of a people's uprising," Nahid Islam said, recalling the roots of the party in popular resistance. Nahid added, "We named our manifesto 'Youth and Dignity's Manifesto' for two specific reasons. To enhance national security and defense, Nahid Islam proposed creating a reserve force twice the size of the regular armed forces. Nahid Islam also presented the NCP's pledge to introduce a program called 'Accountability,' where the annual income and budget of ministers and MPs will be scrutinized.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 31, 2026 00:58 UTC