Bangladeshi Students Form New Political Party After Ousting Sheikh Hasina

In a significant development in Bangladesh's political landscape, a group of students who led the mass uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have announced the formation of a new political party, the Jatio Nagorik Committee. The party aims to "fulfil the aspiration of new Bangladesh" and connect people across the world, adding new ideas to the political arena (Samanta Shermeen, spokesperson of the Jatio Nagorik Committee).

The student leaders, who played a key role in the 2024 uprising, have stated that the ideologies of existing political parties do not represent all the people of the country. They aim to create a platform that represents the aspirations of the youth and the broader population, focusing on rights-based politics, service politics, and manifesto politics to ensure inclusivity and equality (Samanta Shermeen).

The new party, led by Nahid Islam, a 26-year-old prominent student leader, and other student leaders who rose to prominence during the mass uprising, seeks to differentiate itself from the existing political parties and the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The student leaders have made it clear that they do not represent any existing political party, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) or Jamaat-e-Islami. They view themselves as representing the uprising and the aspirations of the people (Samanta Shermeen).

The party's platform focuses on several key areas, including:

1. Protection of student rights: The Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad, another new party formed by student leaders, is dedicated to protecting student rights and upholding the spirit of the mass movement that ended Sheikh Hasina's autocratic grip (Zahid Ahsan, leader of the new group).
2. Fairness and equality in international relations: The new party advocates for relations with all countries to be based on fairness and equality, ensuring that any grants or loans do not interrupt Bangladesh's policy (Samanta Shermeen).
3. Addressing economic inequality: The party must address the economic inequality that fueled the student protests and present itself as a champion of economic justice and equality. By focusing on job creation, education, and social welfare, the party can appeal to a broad base of voters.

The formation of the new political party by Bangladeshi students who led the uprising against Sheikh Hasina has the potential to significantly impact the country's political landscape and democratic prospects. By breaking the dynastic political landscape, representing youth and new ideas, and forming broader coalitions, the new party could bring positive change to Bangladesh. However, it also faces challenges and uncertainties that will determine its ultimate success.



In conclusion, the new political party formed by Bangladeshi students offers a fresh perspective and a focus on inclusivity, rights, and fairness in the political arena. The student leaders, having played a key role in the 2024 uprising, bring a sense of youthful energy, idealism, and a desire for change that sets them apart from the established political parties. As the party seeks to establish itself and gain traction among the Bangladeshi electorate, it must navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the complex political landscape and the aspirations of the people.