Islami Andolan Bangladesh has announced that it will not join the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The declaration was made on Friday by the party’s senior joint secretary general and spokesperson Gazi Ataur Rahman at a press conference. He stated that the party’s candidates are actively campaigning in 268 constituencies and will not withdraw their nominations. The party will decide later whom to support in the remaining 32 constituencies after the nomination withdrawal process ends.

Gazi Ataur Rahman emphasized that ensuring everyone’s rights based on Islamic principles is possible and that party members consider politics for establishing Islam as a sacred act of worship. He added that the party remains optimistic about its mission. The announcement followed speculation over whether Islami Andolan would join the alliance, as the party did not attend an emergency meeting of the 11-party coalition held at Jamaat’s central office in Moghbazar on Thursday.

The press conference clarified Islami Andolan’s independent stance and ended the uncertainty surrounding its alliance position before the election.