The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has withheld 63 parliamentary seats to accommodate allies, signalling a broader seat-sharing drive ahead of the general election due in February. The BNP said the roster is provisional and could shift following consultations with parties involved in the “simultaneous movement”. In the 2018 election the BNP-led alliance reserved 22 seats for partners. This time the carve-out is markedly larger, underscoring the party’s need to knit together a broader coalition. No timetable was given for finalising seat-sharing or publishing a definitive list.

Source: bd News24 November 03, 2025 15:47 UTC