Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says the future of the National Citizen Party (NCP) is promising, suggesting that the youth-led organisation could one day ascend to state power.

Speaking at a discussion and Iftar party marking the party's first anniversary at Dhanmondi's Abahani Club ground on Saturday, the minister lauded the NCP's rapid political progress over the last year.

"The NCP has come a long way in just one year. Through political consensus and electoral alliances, they have managed to secure six seats in parliament," Salahuddin said.

"These six seats will increase over time, and one day they may rise to state power. It takes time; nothing happens overnight," he added.

The minister noted that the NCP's emerg...