As Bangladesh prepares for the upcoming elections, a new political force led by student activists has emerged following a Gen-Z uprising that challenged the long-standing authoritarian rule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This uprising, though met with violent suppression, propelled student leader Nahid Islam into the interim government and led to the formation of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), which aims to offer a fresh, centrist alternative to the country's established political parties like the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. While polls predict the BNP will dominate the next elections, the NCP seeks to capitalize on a perceived political vacuum and the aspirations of a significant youth population, advocating for systemic reforms and a new constitution. Analysts note the challenges the NCP faces in translating popular support into electoral success against established political structures and the existing allegiances of young voters.

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