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Jatiya Nagorik Committee (National Citizens' Committee) has formed a diaspora committee, which includes 75 members from 30 countries.
The announcement came six months after fall of the Awami League government following a mass uprising as talk of students forming a new political party continue to gain traction.
Jatiya Nagorik Committee Joint Convener Tasnim Zara and Expatriate Affairs Secretary Ehtesham Haque announced the diaspora committee at a press briefing on Sunday, reports bdnews24.com.
Central members Md Farhad Alam Bhuyian, Taohid Tanjim, Azahar Uddin Anik, Monira Sharmin, Aroni Semonti Khan, SM Saif Mostafiz, SM Shuja, and Ehtesham Haque worked to unite Bangladeshi expatriates worldwide.
Tasnim Zara and Mohammed Ataullah led them in this regard.
"We've long believed that talented, educated and honest people do not engage in politics. But the July revolution proved us wrong. Today, we see skilled professionals entering the political arena. They want to contribute to rebuilding the country. In this committee, we have astronomers, entrepreneurs, neurosurgeons, academicians, data analysts, workers, Imams and traders. They all pledge to rebuild Bangladesh. They’re a reflection of the talent, courage and power in Bangladesh,” said Tasnim.
The National Citizens' Committee emerged on the political scene in September 2024, with the aim of reforming the state and abolishing the “fascist” system in favour of a “new Bangladesh” after the fall of the Awami League government on Aug 5. Many leaders and coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement are part of the group.
The group formed a 36-strong Central Executive Committee at the tail end of 2024. It also formed a representative committee in 44 Thanas and Upazilas.
“When we enforced for a shutdown movement during the uprising, our expatriate brothers and sisters stood with us in solidarity by participating in a ‘remittance shutdown’. When killer Hasina tried to suppress us, our expat brothers and sisters pledged to rebuild the country through a ‘reverse brain drain’ campaign, which strengthened our movement,” said Monira Sharmin, joint convener of the committee.
“We want the diaspora committee to play a leading role in involving the 15 million expatriates in the new political system,” she said.