Democratic Reform Alliance () 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). Formed on 7 December 2025 ahead of the 2026 Bangladeshi general election, it was effectively dissolved on 30 December 2025 when the NCP joined the 11 Party Alliance.
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. Disagreements, particularly over inclusion of certain factions, delayed larger formations.
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. NCP convener Nahid Islam described it as a political coalition focused on reform rather than just an electoral pact. 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. 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.
Former member parties Party Logo Symbol Leader Ideology Position Seats in Parliament National Citizen Party Nahid Islam Centre Parliament dissolved Amar Bangladesh Party Mojibur Rahman Monju Reformism Rashtra Sanskar Andolan Hasnat Quaiyum Reformism
See also Like-minded 11 Parties
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