Power struggle over shared ideals? NCP-Gono Odhikar Parishad merger talks falter

Talks of a merger between the youth-led Gono Odhikar Parishad and the National Citizen Party gained traction due to their similar ideological outlooks and political agendas. But alternative options are now being floated, triggering the question: has the merger already stalled? Discussions with several top NCP leaders suggest that the main sticking point is leadership. The two parties have failed to settle how positions would be divided within a united organisation, leaving the merger in limbo. Asked about the situation, Ariful Islam Adeeb, senior joint convener of NCP, told bdnews24.com: “The issue of merging is still at the discussion stage. The two parties are also considering whether there might be alternative ways of working together.” The prospect of a merger...