Print: 02 Nov 2025
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Left-leaning political parties in the country are aiming to form a broader coalition and unity based on the “spirit of the Liberation War and the ideologies of democracy and anti-communalism”.
Recent stance of four leftist parties, including the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Bangladesher Somajtantrik Dal (Basod), Bangladesh Jasod, and Basod (Marxist), during discussions in the National Consensus Committee meetings reflects that unity, said sources as well as analysts.
All these parties favour the fundamental state principles, like Nationalism, Socialism, Democracy and Secularism.Besides, after the July uprising that ousted the fascist Awami League government last year, a clear unity among the right-leaning and religion-based political parties have emerged, which will accelerate a unity among the left-leaning parties in the country’s political arena ahead of the upcoming general election, said political analysts.
At the same time, people engaged in leftist politics think that a mental unity among the parties has already developed.
Both the political blocs – right and left – took part in the anti-fascist movement last year. However, on some issues, especially regarding the proposal for reforming the state principles and the constitution, they assumed confrontational positions.
Regarding their potential coalition of the left-leaning parties, CPB President Shah Alam told the Daily Sun, “Discussions are underway among six parties of the Left Democratic Alliance and the Bangladesh Jasod, aiming to form a broader coalition based on the principles of the Liberation War, democracy, and secularism.”
The leftist leader also highlighted their recent unified stances on issues like state principles and their long march regarding corridor and port issues, indicating a broader effort to build a “greater unity” among diverse progressive and anti-imperialist forces, including social organisations and indigenous groups.
He also said, “If we can think of a greater unity of the progressive parties, then more people of the democratic progressive forces will join us in the future. And the foundation of this democratic progressive force is our Great Liberation War.”
Asked whether the leftist progressive parties will build any major unity or alliance before the elections, Basod (Marxist) Central Coordinator Masud Rana told the Daily Sun, “We – the leftist forces – are agitating and working together to address the current crisis which is facing the people of Bangladesh. We believe that the main aspiration of the July uprising was to abolish the fascist system and establish a non-discriminatory democratic Bangladesh.”
He said, “We are working on the democratic reforms of the state and identifying the crises of the people. Based on this, we have a plan to move forward. If elections come, we will definitely participate in the elections. In that case, of course, we, the left forces, will fight together in the upcoming elections just as we are fighting unitedly in the movement. That is our strategy.”
Regarding the coalition among religion-based political parties, the leftist leader said, “The Liberation War, the 1990s uprising, and even the uprising of 2024 has expressed a strong desire for a democratic state. And a democratic state cannot be based on religion or any extremist ideology.”
He emphasised, “Our conflict is never with religious people. Our conflict is with those who are communal. Even those who are religious have a conflict with communalism.”
“Therefore, we believe that if such activities continue in Bangladesh, the left and progressive forces will need to have a stronger position. They need to have stronger unity, and this unity will be the real savior,” Masud Rana added.
The reporter can be reached at: [email protected]
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Left-leaning parties eying broader coalition
Both the political blocs – right and left – took part in the anti-fascist movement last year
Photo: Collected
Left-leaning political parties in the country are aiming to form a broader coalition and unity based on the “spirit of the Liberation War and the ideologies of democracy and anti-communalism”.
Recent stance of four leftist parties, including the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Bangladesher Somajtantrik Dal (Basod), Bangladesh Jasod, and Basod (Marxist), during discussions in the National Consensus Committee meetings reflects that unity, said sources as well as analysts.
All these parties favour the fundamental state principles, like Nationalism, Socialism, Democracy and Secularism.Besides, after the July uprising that ousted the fascist Awami League government last year, a clear unity among the right-leaning and religion-based political parties have emerged, which will accelerate a unity among the left-leaning parties in the country’s political arena ahead of the upcoming general election, said political analysts.
At the same time, people engaged in leftist politics think that a mental unity among the parties has already developed.
Both the political blocs – right and left – took part in the anti-fascist movement last year. However, on some issues, especially regarding the proposal for reforming the state principles and the constitution, they assumed confrontational positions.
Regarding their potential coalition of the left-leaning parties, CPB President Shah Alam told the Daily Sun, “Discussions are underway among six parties of the Left Democratic Alliance and the Bangladesh Jasod, aiming to form a broader coalition based on the principles of the Liberation War, democracy, and secularism.”
The leftist leader also highlighted their recent unified stances on issues like state principles and their long march regarding corridor and port issues, indicating a broader effort to build a “greater unity” among diverse progressive and anti-imperialist forces, including social organisations and indigenous groups.
He also said, “If we can think of a greater unity of the progressive parties, then more people of the democratic progressive forces will join us in the future. And the foundation of this democratic progressive force is our Great Liberation War.”
Asked whether the leftist progressive parties will build any major unity or alliance before the elections, Basod (Marxist) Central Coordinator Masud Rana told the Daily Sun, “We – the leftist forces – are agitating and working together to address the current crisis which is facing the people of Bangladesh. We believe that the main aspiration of the July uprising was to abolish the fascist system and establish a non-discriminatory democratic Bangladesh.”
He said, “We are working on the democratic reforms of the state and identifying the crises of the people. Based on this, we have a plan to move forward. If elections come, we will definitely participate in the elections. In that case, of course, we, the left forces, will fight together in the upcoming elections just as we are fighting unitedly in the movement. That is our strategy.”
Regarding the coalition among religion-based political parties, the leftist leader said, “The Liberation War, the 1990s uprising, and even the uprising of 2024 has expressed a strong desire for a democratic state. And a democratic state cannot be based on religion or any extremist ideology.”
He emphasised, “Our conflict is never with religious people. Our conflict is with those who are communal. Even those who are religious have a conflict with communalism.”
“Therefore, we believe that if such activities continue in Bangladesh, the left and progressive forces will need to have a stronger position. They need to have stronger unity, and this unity will be the real savior,” Masud Rana added.
The reporter can be reached at: [email protected]