Jamaat-e-Islami postponed its scheduled 4 p.m. press conference on January 14, 2026, after the Islami Andolon Bangladesh, led by Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, refused to attend due to dissatisfaction over seat allocations. Jamaat had initially offered 40 seats to Islami Andolon, later increasing the offer to 45 and keeping five additional seats open, but the party remained unsatisfied. As a result, Jamaat was compelled to delay the announcement planned for its 11-party alliance.

According to the report, Islami Andolon believes it has a strong nationwide voter base and therefore deserves more seats. The party’s Shura council meeting reportedly saw internal disagreements over whether to stay in or leave the alliance. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, led by Maulana Mamunul Haque, also demanded more seats, with Jamaat offering 15–20, though the group remained unsatisfied. Another faction, led by Maulana Abdul Basit Azad and Ahmad Abdul Kader, was offered 10 seats and is more likely to remain in the coalition.

As of 3:30 p.m., the top forums of Islami Andolon, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, and Khelafat Majlish were still holding meetings to finalize their positions within the alliance.