Islami Andolan Bangladesh Exits Grand Alliance, Shakes Political Landscape

Islami Andolan Bangladesh announced its withdrawal from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led grand alliance due to dissatisfaction over seat allocations and deviation from Islamic principles. The party will contest independently in the upcoming general elections in Bangladesh, with plans to run for 268 out of 300 seats.

The political landscape in Bangladesh is shifting as the Islami Andolan Bangladesh withdraws from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led grand alliance. The move, announced on Friday, stems from dissatisfaction with seat allocations and perceived deviations from Islamic ideals within the alliance.

Gazi Ataur Rahman, Senior Joint Secretary-General of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, stated that the party would independently contest 268 of the 300 parliamentary seats in the upcoming elections. The announcement ends the party's participation in efforts to consolidate pro-Islamic votes.

The withdrawal follows a meeting where the Jamaat coalition allocated majority seats to its own members. Islami Andolan's exit signifies political realignment amid changing alliances and emerging leaders, with significant implications for Bangladesh's electoral future.

(With inputs from agencies.)