After the meeting, Mamunul Haque informed journalists that the meeting ended in the presence of the 10 parties and discussions were held with Islami Andolan as well. Detailed information will be shared at the press conference tonight. He expressed hope that the announcement could be made including Islami Andolan.
Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), commented on the political significance of the 11-party alliance, adding that there is public interest in it. Everyone expects democratic progress through competitive elections. Any differences will be resolved shortly, and efforts will be made to keep the alliance intact. Despite some differences of opinion, the coalition process will continue.
The NCP”s convener stated that there would be no party candidates for the 300 seats, all will be coalition candidates and will support each other.
Participants in today”s meeting included Jamaat”s Deputy Amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Assistant Secretary General and coordinator of the 11 parties Hamidur Rahman Azad, NCP”s convener Nahid Islam, Mahmoodul Haque, leader of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, Secretary General Jalal Uddin Ahmed, Khilafat Majlis Secretary General Ahmad Abdul Kader, AB Party”s Chairman Mujibur Rahman Manju, Bangladesh Khilafat Andolan”s Secretary General Yusuf Sadik Haqqani, Bangladesh Nejame Islam Party”s Senior Deputy Amir Maulana Abdul Majid Athari, and Jagpa”s spokesperson Rashed Pradhan, among others.