The National Citizen Party (NCP) is unlikely to field candidates in the three constituencies where BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to contest in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, said the party’s Convener Nahid Islam.

We may not nominate any candidate out of respect for those, including Khaleda Zia, who played a role in the country’s July movements,” Nahid told reporters on Wednesday while visiting the family of late freedom fighter Gazi Salahuddin in Godnail, Narayanganj.

He said the party is preparing to contest the election independently and has completed groundwork to nominate candidates in all other constituencies.

In today’s politics, those with muscle power, black money, and local godfather influence dominate elections. But the NCP will challenge that toxic culture,” Nahid said, adding that his party wants to see honest, hardworking individuals representing ordinary citizens in Parliament.

Regarding possible alliances, the NCP leader said any coalition would have to be based on ideological alignment.

If any party supports our reform proposals under the July Charter, we may consider forming an alliance,” he added.

Nahid further said the NCP’s preliminary list of candidates will be announced by November 15.