Nahid Islam reflects on July Uprising, shares ‘New Bangladesh’ vision at Cambridge

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam addressed a discussion session at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, focusing on the 2024 July Uprising and his party’s political journey and strategy for building a new Bangladesh.

The discussion was organised by the Cambridge University Bangla Society on Saturday evening (November 14).

Following his remarks, Nahid took part in a question-and-answer session with faculty members and students of the university, responding to questions on the background of the uprising and the NCP’s political journey and strategies for rebuilding the country.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, Nahid said, “Great moments spent with the students and faculty of the University of Cambridge today.

"Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the days of the revolution and share our collective vision for the New Bangladeshi Dream.”

Nahid arrived in London on Friday for a week-long visit, during which he is expected to hold meetings with British lawmakers, representatives of international organisations and members of the Bangladeshi community.

His visit comes as the NCP continues to advocate political and institutional reforms following the July-August 2024 mass uprising that brought an end to Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian rule.

He will meet Bangladeshi expatriates in London on Monday at a civic engagement programme aimed at discussing their role in the July uprising and Bangladesh’s democratic reconstruction.

Organised by NCP UK, the event will take place at The Mayfair Venue in London in the evening.