Dhaka, June 4 -- Emphasising the need for financial transparency to reform the country's overall political culture, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Wednesday urged all political parties to adopt clear financial policies and called on the Election Commission to enforce stricter regulations.

Speaking at a press conference held at the party's temporary central office at Rupayan Tower in the capital, the NCP leader announced the party's financial policy and launched a crowdfunding campaign aimed at encouraging public participation in politics.

"Financial transparency and accountability must be ensured in our political culture. This is a core principle of the National Citizen Party. However, one party alone cannot...