Discussions about forming a new alliance began after a meeting between the chief of Hefazat-e-Islam and leaders of Islamic parties in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, in July. The initiative has now progressed considerably and evolved into a political platform.Seven parties from the Qawmi madrasa tradition have joined the platform, named “Like-Minded Islamic Parties.” Among them are Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis and Bangladesh Nezam-e-Islam Party, both members of the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islam...