NCP backs reconciliation with AL supporters: Nahid Islam

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Tuesday said his party supports restoring the civic and political rights of ordinary supporters of the Awami League.“Those who support a fascist party may have committed a moral crime, but if they were not involved in mass killings during the July Uprising, NCP wants their reconciliation,” Nahid said while speaking at the Star Election Dialogue: Your Party, Voters’ Questions programme at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.He said the BNP and Jamaat are effectively competing with each other to secure Awami League votes, with Awami League members openly joining these parties, but no resolution has yet been reached on the Awami League issue.“If the Awami League problem is not resolved, it will continue to resurface. In that case, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission should be formed, and the political and civic rights of Awami League supporters should be restored on the condition that ...

• 23 Dec 2025