UP Bangladesh
United People's Bangladesh ইউনাইটেড পিপলস বাংলাদেশ | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UP Bangladesh |
| Leader | Ali Ahsan Zonaed |
| Secretary-General | Arefin Mohammad Hizbullah |
| Spokesperson | Shahrin Sultana Era |
| Founders |
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| Founded | 9 May 2025 |
| Split from | National Citizen Party[1] |
| Headquarters | Pritam Zaman Tower, 37/2 Purana Paltan, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Website | |
| upbangladesh | |
United People's Bangladesh (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), commonly known as UP Bangladesh, is a political platform in Bangladesh.[2] It was founded on 9 May 2025 as a pressure group advocating democratic reform.[3][1]
History
UP Bangladesh was publicly introduced at a press event at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. The group was formed in the aftermath of the July Revolution that called for political change in Bangladesh.[4][5][6]
Ideology and position
UP Bangladesh describes itself as supporting democratic and liberal values, and positions itself between the centre and centre-right of the political spectrum.[7]
Organization
The platform includes former leaders of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee. It has identified Ali Ahsan Zonaed as its leader and Shahrin Sultana Era as spokesperson.[8]
Activities
UP Bangladesh has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming national elections. Instead, the group plans to focus on building organizational strength, engaging in public dialogue, and launching affiliated bodies, including a student wing.[citation needed]
In August 2025, it urged the interim government to issue the July Charter.[9] In September that year, it said that it would to coordinate with July movement participants to carry out individual or joint programs. They called for legal recognition of the July Charter and announced nationwide programs to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Abrar Fahad.[10]
Future plans
UP Bangladesh has expressed plans to transform into a full political party in the future.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former Shibir leaders form new platform 'UP Bangladesh', splitting from NCP". Dhaka Tribune. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "'আপ বাংলাদেশ' রাজনৈতিক দল নয়, প্ল্যাটফর্ম: জুনায়েদ". Kaler Kantho. May 5, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ↑ "'UP Bangladesh' launches as political pressure group". The Daily Sun. 2 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "Thousands rally in Bangladesh seeking ban on former PM's party". The New Indian Express. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "They're selling the revolution: Bangladesh dreams fray a year after Hasina's ouster". Al Jazeera. 5 August 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "UP Bangladesh: A new political platform under Zonaed's leadership". Jagonews24. April 10, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Political party by uprising participants: New student body may also be launched". The Daily Star. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ↑ "New political platform 'UP Bangladesh' launched". The Daily Star. May 10, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ↑ "৫ আগস্টের মধ্যে জুলাই সনদ না হলে অবরোধের হুঁশিয়ারি আপ বাংলাদেশের". Prothom Alo. August 1, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ↑ "জুলাই অংশীজনদের সঙ্গে সমন্বয় করে কর্মসূচি পালনের সিদ্ধান্ত আপ বাংলাদেশের". Bangla Tribune. September 26, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ↑ "সাবেক শিবির নেতাদের নতুন প্ল্যাটফর্ম 'আপ বাংলাদেশ', সাড়া পেলে হবে রাজনৈতিক দল". Dhaka Tribune (Bangla). April 11, 2025. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
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