, Dec. 28 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen on Sunday said discussions are underway with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami over forming an electoral alliance for the 13th national election, but no final decision has been taken yet.

"We are in talks with Jamaat regarding an alliance. No final decision has been made so far. Once a decision is taken, we will share details," Akhter told reporters while leaving a Dhaka court after securing bail in a case filed against him during the Awami League regime.

He said NCP remains firm in its core ideology and is working to lead the country in the same way its members played a leading role during the July uprising.

Akhter also dismissed concerns over the resignations of senior...