Sky Link Times | Dhaka | November 19, 2025 |
Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has officially granted registration to the National Citizen Party (NCP) ahead of the country’s pivotal 2026 general elections. The decision, announced on Tuesday, adds a new political contender to an already tense and uncertain electoral landscape.
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NCP and Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) Receive Registration
At a press briefing in Dhaka, EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed that the commission had approved registrations for both the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist). A gazette notification issued later noted that the NCP has been allotted the electoral symbol “Shapla Koli” (water lily bud), as reported by Bangladesh’s Business Standard.
For several months, the NCP had sought the more commonly used “Shapla” (water lily) symbol but ultimately agreed to the modified version after negotiations with the EC.
NCP Accepts Shapla Koli Symbol, Plans to Contest All Seats
Following a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said the party accepted the new symbol in the interest of moving forward.
> “We have accepted Shapla Koli. While questions remain, we cannot afford to remain stuck on the symbol,” Patwary said. “Our decision prioritises the greater interest.”
He confirmed that the NCP intends to field candidates in all 300 constituencies during the February 2026 general election.
Patwary also accused the EC of arbitrary practices, calling it an “Engineering Commission”, and expressed concern that similar behaviour might continue during the election period.
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Political Tension Rises Ahead of 2026 Polls
Earlier this month, Patwary sparked controversy by declaring that the party was prepared for either a “ballot revolution” or a “bullet revolution”, a statement widely circulated by Bangladeshi media, including The Daily Star.
> “If Bangladesh continues on the democratic path, we are ready for a ballot revolution. But if blood must be shed, we are ready for a bullet revolution too,” he said.
Bangladesh is already experiencing heightened political uncertainty. Parties that previously aligned to oppose the ruling Awami League—led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—are now divided over reform proposals and election policies.
Growing Complexity in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
With the inclusion of NCP and other emerging parties, the 2026 elections are shaping up to be one of the most complex and contentious in recent years. Analysts believe that new entrants may reshape the dynamics of the vote, though the extent of their influence remains unclear.
The EC’s registration move signals an intensified political season, with multiple parties positioning themselves for a decisive national contest just months away.
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