Two former army officers led the formation of the new party, with Selim Pradhan serving as its chief adviser.

Two former army officers led the formation of the new party, with Selim Pradhan serving as its chief adviser.

Leaders and activists of the newly launched the Bangladesh Republic Party are seen on the stage on 20 June 2025Prothom Alo

Under the direction of two former military officers, a new political party known as the Bangladesh Republic Party (BRP) was established. A number of other former military men now hold important roles within the party.

Selim Pradhan, who gained notoriety six years ago after being detained during a crackdown on online casinos, has been appointed chief adviser to the party.

On Friday afternoon, the Central Shaheed Minar hosted the party's official announcement. Sanjida Khan Dipti, the mother of Anas, who was martyred during the July rebellion, read out the names of the central committee members.

The newly formed party has elected Lt. Com. (retd.) Md. Mehedi Hasan as its president, Md. Selim Pradhan as its chief adviser, Sayeed Ali Sikdar as its senior vice-president, Cap. (retd.) Shafiqul Islam, Lt. Col. (retd.) Imran, Md. Ayaz Ahmed, Advocate Nasir Uddin, and Md. Bayezid as its vice-presidents.

Many leaders and activists of the newly launched the Bangladesh Republic Party join the launching event at Central Shaheed Minar on 20 June 2025 Prothom Alo

 

"Country above all" is the party's catchphrase. President Lt. Com. (retd.) Md. Mehedi Hasan explained the motto by saying, "We are here for pro-people politics, not vote-oriented politics. We want to pursue a politics that is centered on Bangladesh rather than Delhi, Punjab, or New York. Our friends are those who establish a fair relationship with us. Building relationships with everyone based on justice is our aim.

During the program, Sajjad Hossain Yunus, the joint general secretary, read out the party's declaration.

Inspired by the spirit of the historic '47, the great Liberation War of '71, and the popular uprising of '24, we—patriotic citizens from all walks of life—announce the formation of the Bangladesh Republic Party (BRP) in order to create a nation that is socially just, welfare-based, and free from discrimination," the statement read. Our motivation comes from the July movement, which fought against fascism and aimed for good government, resulting in the martyrdom of nearly 2, courageous individuals and the injuries of over 30, others. 

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