Rumin Farhana, the Member of Parliament elected from Brahmanbaria-2 and former leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has firmly dismissed recent speculation that she may join the National Citizen Party.
The rumours regarding her possible alignment with the National Citizen Party had been circulating in political discussions in recent days. Addressing the issue, she stated that there is no basis for such claims and described them as entirely unfounded.
On Friday (17 April), she spoke about the matter while participating in a talk show broadcast by the German-based media outlet Deutsche Welle (Bangla). During the programme, she categorically rejected the suggestion that she is considering joining the National Citizen Party.
She said, “This is completely a rumour, completely false. There is not the slightest truth in it.”
According to her statement, discussions or claims suggesting her involvement with the National Citizen Party are baseless. She further explained that following her expulsion from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, it was natural for various political parties to make contact with her.
She confirmed that the National Citizen Party had also approached her with an invitation to join them. In her words, “After leaving the Bangladesh Nationalist Party or being expelled from it, of course many other parties will approach. In that continuity, the National Citizen Party also made some efforts. They repeatedly said, ‘Sister, come and join us. Let us work together.’”
She also quoted their appeal, stating that they referenced her involvement in political movements and her position as a frontline figure, saying, “You were present in the July field. Your house was vandalised. You are a frontliner. So you should join us.” She added that she responded with laughter and did not give the matter further attention.
When asked whether joining the National Citizen Party would provide her with more speaking opportunities in Parliament, she rejected the premise of joining any political platform for that reason alone. She stated that there are numerous platforms available for speaking and expressing political views.
She further emphasised that she would not compromise her own political ideology, thinking, or long-term plans merely to gain limited speaking time in Parliament.
Summary of Key Statements
| Issue |
Statement by Rumin Farhana |
| Alleged NCP membership |
Fully denied; described as rumour |
| Contact from NCP |
Confirmed approach and invitation |
| Reason for rejection |
Commitment to own political ideology |
| Parliamentary speaking time |
Not a reason to join any party |
| Reaction to approach |
Responded lightly and did not pursue discussion |
The clarification comes amid ongoing political speculation surrounding party alignments and future cooperation among various political actors following her departure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
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