Draft:Democratic Reform Alliance
Defunct political alliance in Bangladesh
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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 a Like-minded 11 Parties coalition.[6]
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- Nahid Islam
- Mojibur Rahman Monju
- Hasnat Quaiyum
Democratic Reform Alliance গণতান্ত্রিক সংস্কার জোট | |
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| Leader |
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| Spokesperson | Nasiruddin Patwary |
| Founded | 7 December 2025 |
| Dissolved | December 30, 2025[1][2] |
| Succeeded by | Like-minded 11 Parties[3] |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Former member parties |
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| House of the Nation | Parliament dissolved |
History
Background
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
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
The alliance aimed to advance democratic reforms, national dignity, and economic liberation in line with aspirations from the July Revolution.[4]
Former member parties
| Party | Logo | Symbol | Leader | Ideology | Position | Seats in Parliament | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Citizen Party |  |
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Nahid Islam | Big tent | Big tent | Parliament dissolved | |
| Amar Bangladesh Party |  |
Mojibur Rahman Monju | Centre-right | ||||
| Rashtra Sanskar Andolan | Hasnat Quaiyum | Reformism | Centre | ||||