Bin Yamin Molla, the central president of the Student Rights Council and the Gana Adhikar-endorsed truck symbol candidate, has withdrawn from the Kurigram-1 constituency race to support the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate representing an 11-party alliance. The announcement came on Sunday, February 8, at 4:30 p.m. during a 12-party election rally at the DM Football Field in Nageshwari, Kurigram. Molla said his decision aimed to ensure the victory of the balance-scale symbol candidate. Jamaat leaders welcomed him with a floral garland at the event.

Explaining his decision, Molla stated that he supported Jamaat out of respect for Islam and to rid the region of corruption and extortion. He also claimed to have endured imprisonment and rejected alleged offers of money and political favors from the government. Jamaat candidate Professor Anwarul Islam expressed confidence that Molla’s support would secure their victory, pledging to build a coalition based on justice and fairness.

Several local alliance leaders, including district and upazila Jamaat figures and NCP representatives, also addressed the rally, emphasizing unity among the 12-party coalition.