Dhaka, May 12 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has clarified its position amid criticism and controversy over certain slogans chanted during the movement to ban the Awami League, which many viewed as opposing Bangladesh's historical struggles.

In a statement issued on Monday, the NCP said: "The parties responsible for the offensive slogans that have raised public concern must bear full responsibility for them."

Without naming the Jamaat-e-Islami or its student affiliate the Islami Chhatra Shibir, the NCP stressed that recognising and honouring the pivotal moments in Bangladesh's historical struggle in 1947, 1971, and 2024 is a "prerequisite for participating in politics" in the country.

"Those who opposed the people's Liberation War...