Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Members of the 11-party coalition led by Jamaat-e-Islami, formed to woo Islamist votes, have yet to reach an agreement on seat-sharing for the parliamentary elections.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) have hinted that they may ultimately leave the alliance if they do not get their expected seats and if consensus on principles is not reached.

AB Party Chairman Mohammed Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan said they "may not remain in the alliance" without an agreement, while Islami Andolan Bangladesh's Organising Secretary Shah Iftekhar Tariq said they have an "alternative plan" ready to follow if issues are not resolved.

Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, however, is o...