Mass resignations to new factions: NCP faces ultimate pressure after joining hands with Jamaat

Key Highlights

• Their departures came amid growing speculation that the party could be heading toward a major split. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADSpeaking on the condition of anonymity, several party leaders told The Dhaka Tribune that more resignations are likely to happen in the coming days.
• The uncertainty has fueled discussions both inside and outside the party about whether NCP is on the verge of a major organisational rupture. More from World Videos of multiple explosions in Venezuela’s capital surface as residents report low-flying aircraft At least 14 Naxalites killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and BijapurNCP gets dividedAmid the chaos, a separate platform named Trinamool NCP has already been formed under the leadership of former NCP leader Muntasir Mahmud, who resigned earlier this week.
• Members of the faction have held several programs.
• However, NCP’s high command has so far dismissed Muntasir’s activities as insignificant. While resigning from their posts, several leaders argued that they could not accept the decision on ideological grounds.
• Some resigned outright, some voluntarily withdrew from the election, while others stayed in the party but publicly criticised the move. NCP’s Joint Convener, Sarwar Tushar, acknowledged the situation.