NCP Meets Registration Criteria: Election Commission

The Election Commission (EC) announced on Tuesday that two political parties, including the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), have met the required criteria for registration as political parties.

Senior Secretary of the EC, Akhtar Ahmed, provided the details, stating that a public notification will be issued regarding these two parties. Meanwhile, twelve other parties will undergo further verification, and seven parties’ applications have been rejected.

Overview of Party Applications

According to the EC Secretary: “A total of 143 political parties applied for registration. Of these, 22 parties were investigated at the field level. Our verification has so far deemed two parties eligible: the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) and the Bangladesh National League. A letter regarding the NCP’s symbol will be issued shortly. However, the official registration notification will be published later.”

Parties Under Observation

The EC is currently monitoring three parties:

• Bangladesh Am Janogono Party
• National Janata Party
• Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASD-Shahjahan Siraj)

Additionally, the Bangladesh Nezam-e-Islam Party is awaiting registration following a court verdict.

Nine parties will undergo additional verification regarding their activities:

1. Amjanatar Dal
2. Bangladesh Gontantorik Party (BGP)
3. Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist)
4. Bangladesh Justice and Development Party
5. Bhasani Janashakti Party
6. Bangladesh Bekaer Mukti Parishad
7. Janatar Dal
8. Maulik Bangla
9. Janata Party Bangladesh

Applications Rejected

Of the 22 parties investigated at the field level, seven have been rejected:

• Forward Party
• Bangladesh Sangsarbadhi Party (BRP)
• Bangladesh Communist Party (Marxist-CPB-M)
• Jamiate Ulema-e-Islam & Nezam-e-Islam Party
• Bangladesh Bekaer Samaj (BABES)
• Bangladesh Solution Party
• Natun Bangladesh Party

The EC will continue its verification and monitoring process to ensure that registered parties comply with legal and operational requirements.