Dhaka, June 14 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) is finalising preparations for official registration, including adopting its constitution, selecting party symbols, and forming committees across districts and sub-districts.

Several central leaders say the party has shortlisted five to six electoral symbols, including a clenched fist, inkpot and pen, laptop, and water lily.

Sarwar Tusher, joint convenor of the NCP's central committee, told bdnews24.com: "We will file our registration application with the Election Commission before the deadline.

"The party constitution is approved; one more meeting this week will resolve final technical points."

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