The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) is determined to return to power and is actively preparing for the upcoming national elections. The party, under the leadership of Khaleda Zia, is willing to collaborate with other political parties to achieve this goal. Despite these efforts, Salahuddin Ahmed, a key figure in the BNP, has ruled out any potential alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami before the elections. This decision signals the BNP’s strategic move away from aligning with hardline ideologies.
Jamaat-e-Islami has a reputation as a fundamentalist party in Bangladesh, with many of its leaders facing imprisonment during Sheikh Hasina’s time in office. Now, with a shift in political dynamics, Jamaat-e-Islami is also vying for a role in the country’s government.
On Saturday, Salahuddin addressed the press at his Gulshan residence, emphasizing the BNP’s aspiration for a fair election, facilitated by an anti-fascist national unity. He viewed this as a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape.