He was briefing reporters after a Jamaat delegation, led by Zubair, met Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at Nirbachan Bhaban in the city. Citing recent incidents in various constituencies, including Dhaka-15, he said mobile phones were snatched from women activists. “We did not give (women candidates) this time; Inshallah, we will give (them) next time,” he said. Raising the third reason, he said some of the other 11 parties in the Jamaat-led alliance have fielded women candidates in this election. A total of 27 political parties and alliances endorsed the agreement, while three parties issued notes of dissent.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2026 14:44 UTC