Democratic Reform Alliance
Democratic Reform Alliance গণতান্ত্রিক সংস্কার জোট | |
|---|---|
| Leader |
|
| Spokesperson | Nasiruddin Patwary |
| Founded | 7 December 2025 |
| Dissolved | December 30, 2025[1][2] |
| Merged into | 11 Party Alliance[3] |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Former member parties |
|
| Jatiya Sangsad | Parliament dissolved |
Democratic Reform Alliance (Bengali: গণতান্ত্রিক সংস্কার জোট) was a short-lived political alliance in Bangladesh comprising three parties: the National Citizen Party (NCP), the Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), and the Rashtra Sanskar Andolan (RSA).[4][5] Formed on 7 December 2025 ahead of the 2026 Bangladeshi general election, it was effectively dissolved on 30 December 2025 when the NCP joined the 11 Party Alliance.[6]
History
[edit]Background
[edit]Talks of broader alliances involving the NCP had been ongoing since October 2025, initially including potential nine-party or five-party coalitions with groups such as Gono Odhikar Parishad and others.[7][8] Disagreements, particularly over inclusion of certain factions, delayed larger formations.[9]
Formation and dissolution
[edit]The alliance was formally launched on 7 December 2025 at a press conference at the Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.[4] NCP convener Nahid Islam described it as a political coalition focused on reform rather than just an electoral pact.[4] Leaders from AB Party (Mojibur Rahman Monju) and RSA (Hasnat Quaiyum) were present.
On 30 December 2025, during a press conference announcing the NCP's participation in a new 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami, Nahid Islam confirmed the dissolution of the Democratic Reform Alliance.[10] The move marked a strategic shift for the NCP ahead of elections, ending the three-party coalition after less than a month.
Goals
[edit]The alliance aimed to advance democratic reforms, national dignity, and economic liberation in line with aspirations from the July Revolution.[4]
Former member parties
[edit]| Party | Logo | Symbol | Leader | Ideology | Position | Seats in Parliament | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Citizen Party |  |
 |
Nahid Islam | Centre | Parliament dissolved | ||
| Amar Bangladesh Party |  |
Mojibur Rahman Monju | Reformism | N/a | |||
| Rashtra Sanskar Andolan | Hasnat Quaiyum | Reformism | N/a | ||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "NCP joins Jamaat-led alliance, effectively dissolving Democratic Reform Alliance". The Daily Star. 30 December 2025.
- ↑ "এনসিপি-জামায়াত জোটে যোগ: গণতান্ত্রিক সংস্কার জোটের অবসান". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 31 December 2025.
- ↑ "NCP, LDP have joined Jamaat-led alliance: Ameer Shafiqur Rahman". The Daily Star. 28 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "NCP, AB Party, and Rashtra Sanskar Andolan launch new political alliance". Prothom Alo. 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "এনসিপিসহ তিন দলের নতুন রাজনৈতিক মঞ্চ 'গণতান্ত্রিক সংস্কার জোট'". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "NCP shifts to Jamaat-led alliance, previous reform coalition ends". The Daily Star. 30 December 2025.
- ↑ "এনসিপিসহ ৯ দলের জোটের সম্ভাবনা". Daily Jugantor (in Bengali). 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "এবি পার্টির ১০৯ আসনে প্রার্থী ঘোষণা, এনসিপিসহ ৯ দলের জোটের সম্ভাবনা". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 16 October 2025.
- ↑ "ঝুলে গেল এনসিপি, গণ অধিকার, এবি পার্টিসহ পাঁচ দলের জোট". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 27 November 2025.
- ↑ "NCP joins broader Jamaat-led coalition, ending previous reform alliance". The Daily Star. 30 December 2025.
