Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote | Bangladesh Election 2026
The alliance includes a party with a history of human rights abuses.
Nahid Islam, leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has formed an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for the upcoming Bangladeshi parliamentary elections. The alliance, which includes 11 other parties, aims to secure seats and influence post-election bargaining over reforms. Islam argues that the alliance is a "win-win" situation for both parties, while critics like Samina Luthfa, a Dhaka University sociology professor, believe it benefits Jamaat at the expense of the NCP's identity and legitimacy. The election is seen as crucial in shaping Bangladesh’s future, with analysts predicting a tight race between the BNP and a Jamaat-led alliance.
17 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appointed two student leaders, Nurul Haque Nur and Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, to his cabinet.
— The Hindu
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to discuss strong bilateral ties and a shared civilisational bond.
18 FEB 2026
— Times of India
Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Rahman to visit India, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
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