Rumin Farhana, the Member of Parliament elected from Brahmanbaria-2 and a former leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has denied speculation that she is set to join the National Citizen Party.
The issue emerged amid circulating political rumours suggesting that she might align herself with the National Citizen Party. She has now publicly clarified that such reports are entirely baseless and have no factual foundation.
She made these remarks on Friday (17 April) while appearing on a talk show hosted by the German-based media organisation Deutsche Welle (Bangla). During the discussion, she was asked directly about claims of her potential involvement with the National Citizen Party, which she firmly rejected.
She stated that the speculation is nothing more than rumour and insisted that there is no truth in the claims. According to her, the reports circulating in political and media spaces do not reflect reality.
Explaining the broader context, she noted that after her departure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, it was natural for different political groups to reach out to her. She confirmed that she had indeed received contact and invitations from multiple parties, including the National Citizen Party.
She said that representatives of the National Citizen Party had encouraged her to join them, suggesting cooperation and political collaboration. They reportedly referred to her past political involvement and her role in recent movements, urging her to align with their platform.
She quoted their appeal, stating that they encouraged her by saying she had been active in political field movements, had faced attacks on her residence, and was considered a frontline political figure, and therefore should join them. However, she clarified that she did not take these overtures seriously and responded without engaging further.
When asked whether joining the National Citizen Party could provide her with greater opportunity to speak in Parliament, she dismissed the idea that parliamentary speaking time could be a deciding factor in her political affiliation.
She emphasised that there are multiple platforms available for political expression and participation. According to her, the opportunity to speak in Parliament is not a justification for joining any political party.
She further stressed that she would not compromise her personal political ideology, principles, or long-term objectives merely for increased parliamentary visibility or limited speaking opportunities.
Her remarks come amid wider political discussions and speculation following her exit from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, with various parties reportedly seeking to engage her in future political cooperation.