He was speaking at a program titled "National Election 2026 and Citizens’ Expectations", organised by the Citizens’ Platform in the city. “The struggle for independence in 1971, the anti-autocracy movement in 1990 and the 2024 uprising were all driven by people’s quest for equality, dignity, justice and rights,” Debapriya said. In all three periods, people stood up for their rights and dignity.”He underscored that a credible national election is now the country’s most pressing need. Debapriya said the Citizens’ Platform has reached out to people across all eight divisional cities, engaging them in dialogues to capture their hopes and aspirations. Calling it a non-flexible manifesto, Debapriya said the platform will not stop at drafting the document alone.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 13, 2026 08:49 UTC