Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, leading the opposition in the 13th National Parliament with 68 seats, continues its political partnership with the National Citizens Party (NCP), which holds six seats. The two parties, part of an 11-party alliance formed before the last election, have been working jointly in parliament and on the streets. However, questions have emerged about the long-term direction of their alliance, with speculation about BNP’s attempts to attract NCP and differing strategies for upcoming local elections.

Leaders from both Jamaat and NCP have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to the alliance, describing it as stronger than before. Jamaat has given NCP key positions, including the post of opposition chief whip and an additional reserved women’s seat, signaling continued cooperation. Political analysts note that NCP’s growing influence, bolstered by new members from various political backgrounds, has increased its bargaining power within the alliance.

Despite some field-level complexities over local election preparations, both parties maintain that their relationship remains stable. Analysts suggest that NCP’s long-term political future will likely depend on maintaining alignment with Jamaat and the 11-party coalition’s shared reform agenda.