Dhaka, March 4 -- As the National Citizen Party (NCP) emerges as a new political force in Bangladesh, its path forward appears challenging.

Founded in the wake of a massive student-led uprising, the party's rise has sparked public anticipation while raising questions about its ability to navigate the country's entrenched political landscape.

With the next general elections expected by the end of the year, the NCP faces the formidable challenge of transforming its momentum into concrete political influence within a short timeframe.

The party was officially launched in the presence of hundreds of thousands on Manik Mia Avenue, in front of the National Parliament. It has vowed to dismantle Bangladesh's existing political structures.

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