Final List Announced for Women’s Reserved Seats by Jamaat–NCP Alliance

The Jamaat–NCP-led 11-party alliance has finalized its nominations for women’s reserved seats in Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th National Parliament, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape.

According to sources within the alliance, the list of nominated candidates has been completed and preparations are underway to formally submit it to the Election Commission. The announcement has sparked fresh discussion over political strategy and representation within coalition politics.

Dr. AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, coordinator of the alliance and Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, confirmed that nomination papers will be submitted within the stipulated timeframe at the Election Commission office in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The alliance secured a total of 77 general seats in the parliament, which entitles it to 13 women’s reserved seats. Although Jamaat-e-Islami was initially expected to receive 12 of these seats based on its share, the party has opted to allocate three seats to its coalition partners as part of internal coordination. As a result, Jamaat will retain nine seats, while the remaining three will be distributed among the National Citizen Party (NCP), Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (Jagpa), and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis.

Among Jamaat’s nominees are several prominent figures, including Nurunnisa Siddika, Marzia Begum, Advocate Sabikun Nahar Munni, Nazmunnahar Nilu, and Engineer Mardia Mumtaz. The list also reflects regional representation, with candidates selected from Chattogram, Sylhet, and Bogura. Notably, the mother of a martyr from the July movement has also been included, a decision analysts say carries symbolic political significance.

From the alliance partners, Dr. Mahmudah Mitu has been nominated from NCP, Tasmiya Pradhan from Jagpa, and Engineer Mahbuba Karim from Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis. Additionally, NCP is set to receive one reserved seat based on its general seat count, with party sources indicating that Monira Sharmin has been finalized for that position.

Leaders within Jamaat stated that the selection process involved extensive internal discussions and careful evaluation. They emphasized that nominations were made based on merit, political contribution, and organizational involvement rather than personal or familial influence.

Political analysts suggest that the allocation of women’s reserved seats reflects not only parliamentary representation but also the internal balance and strategic positioning within the alliance. How these nominees perform in parliament and contribute to policymaking will be closely observed in the coming months.

Source: Bangla Tribune