170 NCP Leaders Express Support for Alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami

In a significant development within the National Civic Party (NCP), at least 170 senior party leaders have submitted a letter to party convenor Nahid Islam, endorsing the formation of an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami or any other political party. As of Sunday afternoon, over 122 of these leaders had sent separate letters reinforcing their position directly to the convenor.

The party’s Joint Chief Coordinator, Md. Arifur Rahman Tuhin, confirmed the details to The Daily Star, explaining that the letters were initially circulated within the party’s central committee WhatsApp group. He stated, “So far, 170 leaders have expressed their support for the Jamaat-NCP alliance, with 122 submitting individual letters to the convenor. We expect more leaders to follow suit in the coming days.”

This move comes in the wake of 30 NCP leaders publicly opposing the alliance, whose letter was disclosed just a day earlier. Following the publication of the dissenting letter, pro-alliance leaders mobilised rapidly to reaffirm their position, signalling a growing momentum within the party in favour of strategic electoral cooperation.

The letters emphasise that any alliance decision should prioritise the party’s interests, national interests, and the broader objectives of democratic transformation. They explicitly state:

“We offer our full support and consent to any decision taken by the party, in consultation with the Executive Council, regarding electoral alliances or coalition formations. We have complete confidence in any decision made under the guidance of the convenor and the general secretary.”

Further, the letters express confidence in Nahid Islam’s leadership:

“We trust that your foresight and political acumen will guide the NCP towards a timely, credible, and unified decision, strengthening the party organisationally and enhancing public trust.”

Notable leaders among those endorsing the alliance include Ariful Islam Adib, Sarwar Tushar, Dr. Atik Mujahid, Javed Raseen, Sultan Muhammad Zakaria, Ehtesham Haque, Arifur Rahman Tuhin, Saifullah Haider, Ataullah, Mahmuda Mitu, Ali Naser Khan, Mahin Sarkar, Ashikin Alam, Dr. Abdul Ahad, Alauddin Mohammad, Dilshana Parul, Mahbub Alam, Hafsa Jahan, Foysal Mahmud Shanto, Zobairul Hasan Arif, Barrister Nurul Huda Junayed, and Kailash Chandra Ravidass.

The development underscores a clear divide within the NCP, with a substantial faction signalling readiness to cooperate with Jamaat-e-Islami despite earlier opposition. Political analysts suggest that the move may significantly influence the party’s strategic positioning ahead of forthcoming elections.

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