New political platform NPA launched

Network for People's Action (NPA) has made its debut in Dhaka, promising to engage youth and professionals in politics, reports bdnews24.com.

On Friday afternoon, former Dhaka University student Mir Hojaifa Al Mamduh formally announced the platform at the Central Shaheed Minar.

He also revealed that NPA will have a 101-member central council, disclosing the names of 99 members.

The remaining names will be announced later based on consultations, he said.

The platform has drafted its political framework based on five core principles and seven specific objectives.

At the announcement from the Shaheed Minar, the organisers said protecting the rights of ordinary people and upholding the spirit of the July revolution will be their primary focus.