In a significant development within the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), Dr. Taznuba Jabin, the party’s Joint Convenor, has tendered her resignation. The announcement came via a verified Facebook post on Sunday. Her departure follows closely on the heels of Dr. Tasnim Zara, Senior Joint Secretary of NCP, who resigned on Saturday, citing dissatisfaction with party processes and political direction.
In her detailed post, Dr. Jabin outlined the reasons behind her decision. Contrary to speculation that her resignation stemmed from the NCP’s coalition considerations with Jamaat or disagreements over women’s policies, she emphasised that her primary concern was the lack of transparency in the party’s alliance formation process. She stated:
“Many believe my objection concerns the coalition with Jamaat or women’s policy, but the truth lies in the absence of transparency. The process has been deliberately designed to undermine the party’s independence.”
Dr. Jabin expressed particular concern over the allocation of party nominations, noting that although NCP had nominated 125 candidates nationwide, only 30 were accommodated through seat-sharing agreements. The remaining candidates were denied the opportunity to contest independently, a move she believes compromises both party principle and credibility.
Commenting on the coalition with Jamaat, Dr. Jabin remarked that NCP initially sought to reflect parliamentary and centrist politics. However, she argued, entrenched factionalism and self-interest among senior leaders had eroded the party’s foundational principles. Decisions taken for personal or factional advantage, she asserted, jeopardised both the party’s ideals and its autonomy.
Dr. Jabin has confirmed that she will not participate in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections and will return any electoral funds received from supporters. She concluded her statement by affirming her commitment to integrity:
“I have resigned to preserve my self-respect. I leave this space for those who continue to fight for NCP’s principles and independence.”
Key Resignations in NCP
| Leader | Position | Date of Resignation | Reason/Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tasnim Zara | Senior Joint Secretary | 27 December 2025 | Dissatisfaction with political direction and internal processes |
| Dr. Taznuba Jabin | Joint Convenor | 28 December 2025 | Lack of transparency in coalition process; safeguarding party principle and autonomy |
In her Facebook statement, Dr. Jabin also highlighted that while long-term political objectives remain important, the NCP leadership had failed to uphold proper policy-making and accountability standards. She expressed hope that a centrist, Bangladesh-focused political framework would eventually be established.
With Dr. Jabin’s resignation, NCP now faces renewed internal tensions and the challenge of leadership reorganisation. Party insiders indicate that further resignations may follow due to ongoing policy disagreements and internal disputes, signalling a critical juncture for the party’s future trajectory.