, Dec. 27 -- Thirty leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP) have written to party convener Nahid Islam, urging him not to form any political alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, citing the party's controversial historical role and recent divisive activities.

The memorandum, delivered on Saturday, expressed strong objection to possible seat-sharing or coalition talks with the Islamist party, NCP Joint Secretary Mushfiq Us Saleheen confirmed the development.

The leaders highlighted Jamaat's stance during the 1971 Liberation War, including opposition to independence, alleged collaboration in genocide, and other past crimes, which they said fundamentally conflict with Bangladesh's democratic values and the NCP's principles.

They also raised...