Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has not nominated any female candidates for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. The party’s Nayebe Ameer, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, stated that although Jamaat itself has no direct female nominees this time, its political alliance includes women candidates. He made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to journalists during a policy summit at a hotel in Dhaka.

Taher explained that an earlier consensus commission discussed reforms, including a proposal to ensure 5 to 15 percent female participation in direct elections. Jamaat-e-Islami agreed with that decision and will nominate women if such a measure becomes law. On campaign strategy, he said the party would use online tools within legal limits but focus mainly on direct, person-to-person voter contact. He added that Jamaat is fully prepared for the election and intends to include capable individuals from across Bangladesh in governance if it comes to power.

The comments reflect Jamaat’s current stance on women’s political participation and its approach to election campaigning under existing regulations.