Nat’l Revolutionary Council to announce committee Monday

A new political party, National Revolutionary Council, is on the horizon, marking the first initiative led by revolutionaries who actively participated in the July-August Uprising of 2024. 

The party aims to pave the way for a transformative political settlement and state structure.

The National Revolutionary Council is set to officially debut on Monday (December 16) with a convening committee announcement at the Dhaka University Central Mosque after the Asr prayers.

Hasan Arif, the coordinator of the organisation, shared insights into the launch event.

"We have organised a milad-mahfil and prayer session at Dhaka Central Mosque to honour the martyrs and freedom fighters of the Liberation War, as well as those who sacrificed in the July-August 2024 revolution. After this, we will formally announce the convening committee, marking the debut of the National Revolutionary Council," he said.

This political initiative is being positioned as a movement driven by the revolutionary ideals that emerged during the recent uprisings, with a commitment to reshaping the country's political framework.

The Revolutionary Students' Council, the student wing of the party, was established earlier on September 29. This student organisation, formed by a faction of the revolutionaries, has already begun its activities.

The central convening committee of the Revolutionary Students' Council is complemented by committees at Dhaka University, Chittagong University, and Bangladesh Islamic University. These branches have been actively engaging in political programs and discussions on various national issues.

The organisers emphasise that the National Revolutionary Council aims to take a leadership role in crafting a new political landscape, one that resonates with the ideals of the youth and revolutionaries.

As the country watches the emergence of this new political entity, the spotlight is on its ability to mobilise and inspire change within the existing political framework, led by students committed to revolutionary reform.