Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote
Summary
Nahid Islam, a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), is gaining attention in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 election. The NCP, formed after protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has entered an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for the election. This alliance has caused disagreements within the NCP, especially due to Jamaat's controversial past.Key Facts
- Nahid Islam, at age 26, helped lead protests in 2024 against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.
- These protests were initially about a government job quota system perceived as unfair.
- The demonstrations grew larger after the government used force, leading to Hasina’s resignation.
- Nahid Islam now leads the National Citizen Party, formed from the protest movement.
- The NCP has allied with Jamaat-e-Islami for the upcoming election, causing internal party conflicts.
- The NCP will contest 30 out of 300 seats, while Jamaat will contest 222.
- The election includes a national referendum on reforms proposed by a previous interim government.
- Recent polls suggest a close race between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Jamaat-led alliance.
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