After weeks of drama, the Jamaat-e-Islami-led electoral alliance is now set to redistribute seats following the exit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, ahead of the start of campaigning for the 13th parliamentary election.

The crisis cast doubt on whether a final understanding can be reached before January 20 deadline for nomination withdrawal

If the 11-party alliance is unable to agree on backing a single nominee in some constituencies, it will keep those seats “open” for its all members.

Chiefs of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance are expected to meet today to finalise the seat-sharing deal for the February 12 parliamentary election.

Inclusion of NCP in alliance further complicates calculation