On 25 April 2025, actor Ilias Kanchan launched his new political party which has been named as ‘Janata Party Bangladesh’. He is not only an actor but also holds the responsibility of chief of the Road Safety Advocacy Group Nirapad Sara Chai. During the inauguration of his political party he quoted his previous experience of promoting road safety for the safe and better ride for the people of his country. And he has revealed the 27 members of the central committee of his party and expressed their interest in applying for registration with the election commission.
“Just as I have served the people of this country with honesty through Nirapad Sarak Chai, I now wish to serve the nation with the same integrity through this political platform. I hope people will support, inspire us and view any of our shortcomings with generosity” – Ilias Kanchan
“We are forming this party to uphold democracy, ensure justice, and combat all forms of discrimination and fascism. Inspired by the Liberation War, the National Revolution of November 7, the mass uprising of the 1990s, and the July 2024 Movement, we are beginning our journey under the banner of Janata Party Bangladesh (People’s Party Bangladesh).” – Shaukat Mahmood, Vice Chairman
Central Leadership – Janata Party Bangladesh
- Chairman – Ilias Kanchan
- Executive Chairman & Spokesperson – Golam Sarwar Milon
- Secretary General – Shawkat Mahmood
- Vice Chairpersons
Nirmal Chakraborty
MA Yusuf
Syeda Azizun Nahar
Rafiqul Haque Hafiz
Advocate ABM Waliur Rahman Khan
Advocate Mohammad Abdullah
Golam Mehraj
(Retd) Brigadier General Kamrul Islam