A major rift has emerged within the eight-party Islamist alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami as negotiations over seat-sharing for the upcoming national election stall. The coalition, which includes Islami Andolan Bangladesh led by Charmonai Pir Syed Rezaul Karim and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish led by Maulana Mamunul Haque, has failed to finalize a unified candidate list despite multiple liaison committee meetings. Both parties are demanding significantly higher seat allocations—around 100 for Islami Andolan and 25–30 for Khelafat Majlish—creating pressure on Jamaat, which aims to contest at least 200 constituencies. Sources suggest that if demands remain unmet, Islami Andolan and Khelafat Majlish may withdraw to form a separate platform, possibly encouraged by external political assurances. Jamaat leaders, however, maintain optimism that consensus will be reached before the nomination withdrawal deadline. The inclusion of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), seeking 50 seats, has further complicated talks. Analysts note that the outcome of these negotiations could reshape Islamist political alignments and influence opposition strategies in the forthcoming election.