Jamaat-e-Islami’s central assistant secretary Advocate Muazzam Hossain Helal has withdrawn his nomination for the upcoming national election in Barishal-5 (Sadar and City) constituency. The withdrawal was made on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the office of the Barishal Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer, where Helal formally submitted his application to Assistant Returning Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Sufal Chandra Goldar. He simultaneously announced his support for Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s candidate and Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim.

Speaking to journalists after the withdrawal, Helal said he acted under the directive of Jamaat’s Ameer and the party’s central decision, citing the greater interest of the country and its people. He stated that Jamaat leaders and supporters in Barishal-5 would now work collectively for Faizul Karim, campaigning for the “hand fan” symbol and striving to ensure his victory.

The move signals a tactical alignment between Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh in the Barishal-5 constituency ahead of the national polls.