Nahid Islam

Admin in favour of BNP in many areas, polls not possible in this situation: Nahid

For a level playing field, a neutral administration, bureaucracy, and police must be ensured

Polls just to put a party in power will be unacceptable

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said that elections aimed solely at installing a particular party in power, without necessary reforms and justice for the victims of the July uprising, will be “unacceptable”.

Declare AL a ‘criminal organisation’

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam said the party’s political roadmap is centred on three key agendas: justice, reform, and election for a constituent assembly.

Patuakhali gang-rape: Nahid demands arrest within 24 hrs, BNP assures support

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam today demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in the gang rape of a 12th grader in Patuakhali's Dumki upazila

NCP ready for polls at any time

The National Citizen Party is practically ready for elections at any time, its Convener Nahid Islam said yesterday.

Holding polls this year may be difficult

National Citizen Party leader Nahid Islam said the interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety, and holding a general election this year will be difficult.

New constitution for new Bangladesh

Nahid Islam delivered a speech after the formal announcement launching of National Citizen Party and the leaders of the party said the converner’s speech is NCP’s “declaration”.

Another feather in Nahid’s cap

How young were the other political leaders when they founded their parties?

Nahid discloses wealth information amid speculations

He made this declaration last night on his verified Facebook page.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Media reform commission soon: info adviser

Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said they have taken the initiative to form a reform commission to address various regulatory issues concerning print and electronic media, along with social media.

September 22, 2024
September 22, 2024

Cinema halls turn to old films to stay afloat as new releases stall

The film industry continues to face significant challenges as most cinemas remain closed, and the few that have reopened are struggling due to a lack of new releases. Filmmakers are hesitant to debut their projects in this climate, forcing theatre owners to rely on screening older films. 

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

Certification board to be in effect, will process films faster: Information Adviser Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam announced that a certification board will be formed soon under the Bangladesh Film Certification Act, 2023.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Ilias Kanchan on rethinking film censorship framework

Following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, widespread reforms are sweeping across the country. Every sector is changing, with new measures being implemented. The film industry is also poised to experience this wave of transformation. During Sheikh Hasina's tenure, several films were banned by the censor board, but now, the industry anticipates a shift in regulations and greater creative freedom.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

ICT adviser Nahid Islam promises renerewed hope for banned films

Numerous films faced bans during the previous administration, with some caught up in legal disputes while others were shelved for unexplained reasons. Producers voiced their frustration over films stalled in the censor board's approval process, but their protests yielded no resolution. For years, filmmakers have called for the abolition of the censor board in favour of a system of censor certification. 

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

No plans to form political party right now: Nahid

Post and telecommunication Adviser Nahid Islam, who is also a student leader, yesterday said the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has no plans, for now, to form any political party

July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024

Accountability must be ensured

Investigate allegations of abuse

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