Islami Andolan Quits 11-Party Alliance; To Contest 268 Seats Independently

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced its withdrawal from the 11-party alliance and decided to contest the upcoming National Parliamentary Election independently. The party cited a "deviation from Islamic ideals" and "deprivation of justice" (Insaf) within the alliance as the primary reasons for this split.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday (January 16) at the party’s central office in Purana Paltan, spokesperson Gazi Ataur Rahman confirmed that the party will field candidates in 268 constituencies where their nominations have been validated. He emphasized that their goal is to consolidate the votes of Islamic forces into a single platform.

The spokesperson also expressed concerns regarding a potential "staged election." He criticized the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami for discussing seat-sharing arrangements with BNP leader Tarique Rahman without consulting Islami Andolan. This lack of transparency led to suspicion and mistrust, ultimately prompting the party to move forward alone.