NCP, Who Ousted Hasina, Allies With Islamist Jamaat Ahead of Bangladesh Polls

• National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by July Agitation leaders, joined hands with Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami for Bangladesh's 2026 elections.
• NCP was instrumental in removing Sheikh Hasina's government.
• Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman confirmed the agreement, also announcing a deal with the Liberal Democratic Party.
• Internal dissent within NCP saw 30 members oppose the alliance, citing ideological conflict and democratic values.
• Two aspiring candidates, Tasnim Jara and Tasnuva Jabin, resigned; senior NCP figure Samantha Sharmin warned of a "high price" for the alliance.

Why It Matters: NCP's alliance with Jamaat sparks controversy and internal dissent ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 elections.