National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam-File photoDHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS)- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today said the party would announce within the next couple of days how many seats it will contest with Jamaat-e-Islami led alliance in the upcoming parliamentary election. He said the alliance is electorally prepared despite ongoing seat-sharing discussions, adding that no political party or alliance has yet been able to fully enter the competitive phase of campaigning. Describing Jamaat-e-Islami as a disciplined party, Nahid said the NCP has also nearly finalised internal decisions on candidates and constituencies. He said these concerns have already been conveyed to the Election Commission and would continue to be raised. Expressing concern over election security, Nahid said incidents of public shootings and killings have created fear among candidates and activists.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 10, 2026 13:55 UTC