A new political platform titled Network for People’s Action (NPA) has formally emerged, initiated by young activists from left-leaning and centrist ideological backgrounds who played an active role in the July mass uprising. The platform has announced three spokespersons along with a 101-member Central Council.

The newly appointed spokespersons are Ferdous Ara Rumi, Moinul Islam Tuhin (Tuhin Khan), and Nazifa Jannat. The official launch took place on Friday afternoon at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, where the names of the spokespersons and council members were publicly declared by council member Mir Huzaifa Al Mamduh.

Both Ferdous Ara Rumi and Tuhin Khan are known as writers and social activists, while Nazifa Jannat is a former coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and a leader of the Student Union.

Among the 101 members of the Central Council are four former leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP) who resigned from that platform. They include former joint convener Anik Roy, former joint member secretary Tuhin Khan, former joint chief organizer for the northern region Olik Mridha, and former deputy head of the cultural cell Syeda Nilima Dola. Former National Citizens Committee member Syed Imtiaz Nadvi has also joined the council.

Other notable council members include private university teacher Aliur Sun, former Student Union president Baki Billah, current Dhaka University Student Union president Meghmallar Basu, general secretary Moin Ahmed, former assistant coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Numan Ahmad Chowdhury, and activist Rafsan Ahmed.

Following the announcement, the three spokespersons jointly read out NPA’s founding declaration and outlined the platform’s five core principles:
democracy, equality, human dignity, social justice, and the protection of life, nature, and the environment.

The declaration reflected on Bangladesh’s history of political struggles, stating that the July uprising brought into sharp focus the fundamental relationship between the state and its citizens. It emphasized that July was not merely about replacing those in power, but about dismantling authoritarian state structures and rebuilding the country through meaningful reforms to establish a truly democratic system. While the interim government initiated reform efforts, the declaration noted that progress over the past year and a half has been disappointing, and the inclusive political space envisioned during the uprising has significantly eroded.

The document further observed a revival of old political practices, warning that democratic ideals ensuring minority voices alongside majority rule are being undermined. Religious, ethnic, gender, and other marginalized communities are facing increased risks, while major political forces are accused of engaging in discriminatory behavior. The statement highlighted a growing trend of majoritarianism under the guise of democracy, with citizen safety being sidelined by political, religious, or social identity politics.

Referring to continued violence even after the uprising, the declaration stated that citizens are still losing their lives at the hands of state forces, while extremist groups are increasingly targeting lives, property, and cultural or religious expression. The interim government’s silence in such cases, it warned, has made the situation more alarming. In this context, NPA described the urgent need for a political platform that prioritizes democratic processes and builds a new political space centered on citizens’ rights. With this vision, the Network for People’s Action formally begins its journey.

The program was moderated by council member Mir Huzaifa Al Mamduh, who announced that NPA would hold a press conference within the next week to outline its upcoming activities.

Opening remarks were delivered by council member Anik Roy. The event was attended by prominent intellectuals, activists, and cultural figures, including poet and thinker Farhad Mazhar, labor leader Mosharrefa Mishu, novelist Mashiul Alam, writer Altaf Parvez, BASAD (Marxist) leader Seema Dutta, Rajshahi University teacher Bakhtiar Ahmed, artist Amal Akash, state reform activist Didarul Bhuiyan, and poet Jahid Jagat, among others.

The program concluded with a collective rendition of the song “Mukttir Mondir Sopan Tole.”