NCP today formally launched its election campaign by paying tributes at the shrine of three leaders at the Dhaka University area and the grave of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) today formally launched its election campaign by paying tributes at the shrine of three leaders at Dhaka University area and the grave of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.

The election campaign begun this morning with NCP Convener and party-nominated candidate for Dhaka-11 constituency Nahid Islam leading the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, Nahid Islam said the Dhaka University area has historically been the cradle of major democratic movements, including the Language Movement, the Liberation War and the 2024 uprising.

"From this area began the Language Movement, the Liberation War and the uprising of '24. That is why we have started our election journey from here," he said, adding that the upcoming election would be a march against domination and authoritarianism.

He urged people to vote for the ten-party alliance. "I call upon the people of the country to ensure the victory of the ten-party unity alliance," he added.

Meanwhile, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari said justice would be one of the party's major election agendas. "Ensuring justice for those who were injured and killed in the movement of July Uprising, including the trial of Shaheed Osman Hadi, is a key commitment of this election," he said.

Following the mazar and grave visits, the NCP's campaign procession began from the Three Leaders' Mausoleum area and concluded at the National Press Club premises.