Nasiruddin Patwary
Nasiruddin Patwary | |
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| নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী | |
.jpg) Patwary in 2026 | |
| Chief Coordinator of National Citizen Party | |
| Assumed office 28 February 2025 | |
| Convener | Nahid Islam |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1995 |
| Party | National Citizen Party |
| Spouse | Fatima Rahman |
| Children | Namira Mariam |
| Parents |
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| Education | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation | Politician |
Muhammad Nasiruddin Patwary (Bengali: মুহাম্মাদ নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী) is a Bangladeshi politician and activist. He is the convener of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee and chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party.[2] Patwary’s rhetorical and humorous comments about Mirza Abbas were described as a Tom and Jerry type rivalry by the online audience, making Dhaka-8 as the country's most controversial and widely discussed constituency by the media outlets and election observers.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Nasiruddin was born into a Bengali family of Muslim Patwaries in Chandpur District, Bangladesh. He studied marketing at the University of Dhaka.[6]
Political career
Nasir has been involved in student politics since his student life. He is currently serving as the Convener of the National Citizen Committee and the Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party.[7][8][9]
He contested in 2026 general election from Dhaka-8 constituency.[10][11] However, he lost to Mirza Abbas by more than 5,000 votes.[12]
Controversies
Patwary made controversial comments while criticizing the central leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), a major political party in Bangladesh.
BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed made controversial comments about him at a roadshow organized by his party in the tourist district of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, and later BNP leaders and activists started protests in Cox's Bazar.[13][14]
He made controversial comments about the Interim government announcement of national elections in Bangladesh, which was widely criticized across the country.[15][16][17][18]
He faced criticism for visiting Cox's Bazar despite party decisions.[19][20][21][22]
He faced criticism for making controversial comments about BNP leader Lutfozzaman Babar.[23]
References
- ^ Government of Bangladesh (2025-12-29). Affidavit of Nasiruddin Patwary (Report).
- ^ "National Citizen Party: A look at the top leaders' rise". The Business Standard. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Dhaka-8: Mirza Abbas' experience vs Patwary's fresh approach". The Business Standard. 2026-02-11. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ bdnews24.com. "Dhaka‑8: Voters rally behind Abbas as Patwary fights outsider tag". Dhaka-8 race looks uneven: voters. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ https://www.uniindia.com/~/dhaka-8-constituency-becomes-flashpoint-of-political-battle-between-bnp-and-ncp-heavyweights-well-after-end-of-polling-hours/World/news/3739199.html
- ^ Hasan, Tanvir (1 March 2025). "জেনে নিন এনসিপির শীর্ষ নেতাদের পরিচয়: নতুন এই দলের ১৭১ সদস্যের কমিটি গঠন করা হয়েছে". Dhaka Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ "We want to play role in ballot revolution: Nasiruddin Patwary". The Business Standard. 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ jagonews24.com. "New political party in a month or two: Nasiruddin Patwary". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Nasiruddin Patwary eyes Dhaka seat in upcoming election". thereport.live. 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ Report, Star Online (2026-01-03). "NCP candidate questions EC visibility after Dhaka-8 nomination upheld". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ https://pressbangladesh.org/historic-election-set-for-february-12-2026/
- ^ "Dhaka-8 Election Results 2026 | Mirza Abbas wins Dhaka-8 with 59,366 votes | Mirza Abbas Wins Dhaka-8 | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ^ "BNP protests in Cox's Bazar after NCP leader's jibe at Salahuddin". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "NCP facing heat after lifting lid in Cox's Bazar". The Daily Star. 2025-07-21. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Polls cannot be held in February". The Daily Star. 2025-08-13. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Patwary claims election will not take place in February". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Chief adviser 'brought divine instruction from London' for February polls: Nasiruddin Patwary". The Business Standard. 2025-08-16. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "No February polls until justice for martyrs ensured: Nasiruddin Patwary". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "NCP leaders Sarjis, Hasnat, 3 others in Cox's Bazar, rumours abound". Prothomalo. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "'Rumour and baseless': Patwary bins reports of meeting between NCP leaders, Peter Haas in Cox's Bazar". The Business Standard. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Hasnat calls Cox's trip a silent protest against incomplete July Declaration; Nasiruddin says he went to reflect on mass uprising". The Business Standard. 2025-08-07. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "NCP leaders, under scanner for Aug 5 'trip', leave Cox's Bazar at midnight". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Tension in Netrokona over NCP leader's remark on BNP leader Babar". The Daily Star. 2025-07-27. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
External links
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