National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has promised to disband the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and formulate a new constitution through a constituent assembly if elected to power.

The NCP leader made the promises while unveiling the party’s 24-point election manifesto during a rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on Sunday.

The manifesto also aims to ensure women's safety, rights and empowerment, recognise and seek justice for the July Uprising, and bring reforms to democracy and state institutions.

Other major priorities include ensuring a fair judiciary and legal system, building a service-oriented and corruption-free administration, and creating people-friendly law enforcement agencies.

Through the manifesto, NCP also gave importance to youth employment, a welfare-based economy, sustainable agriculture, labour rights, diaspora engagement, and climate resilience.

Additionally, the manifesto calls for a Bangladesh-centric foreign policy and a comprehensive national defense strategy.

The manifesto further promises grassroots empowerment through village parliaments and stronger local government, along with a free press and a vibrant civil society.

It emphasises universal healthcare, education reforms for nation-building, and a revolution in research, innovation, and technology.