As Bangladesh’s political landscape sees attempts to form three separate alliances outside the BNP, party leaders have downplayed any potential pressure from these developments. Islamist parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are working to create one coalition, while the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Amar Bangladesh Party are leading efforts for another alliance, though internal disagreements have slowed progress. Leftist groups are also exploring a separate coalition. BNP leaders assert that these initiatives will not hinder their electoral momentum, emphasizing that voters in Bangladesh typically choose based on party symbols, with the BNP’s ‘sheaf of paddy’ and the ruling Awami League’s ‘boat’ being the most recognized. Political analysts, however, suggest that a strong opposing alliance could psychologically influence voters. BNP leaders maintain that their focus remains on forming a broader anti-government coalition and potentially a national unity government if elected, insisting that smaller alliances will have little impact at the grassroots level.