Eight Islamist-oriented political parties, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, are finalizing a single-candidate strategy for each constituency in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary election. Liaison committee leaders from the alliance have been holding multiple rounds of meetings to reach consensus on seat-sharing and candidate selection, guided by agreed principles. Party insiders expect the final list of unified candidates to be announced soon.

The coalition—comprising Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Khelafat Majlish, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Nezame Islam Party, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA), and Bangladesh Development Party (BDP)—plans to contest under a cooperative framework without forming a formal alliance name. Leaders such as Dr. Ahmad Abdul Kader and Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad emphasized that each seat will have one joint nominee, aiming to maximize electoral strength while maintaining discipline under election regulations.

While public campaigning remains suspended due to the election code of conduct, internal preparations and grassroots coordination are ongoing. Analysts note that the seat-sharing outcome will test the coalition’s ability to balance influence among partners and maintain unity ahead of the polls.