National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Member Secretary Dr Tasnim Jara resigned from the party on Saturday.

In a message sent to the NCP's WhatsApp central group, Tasnim Jara wrote: “Dear comrades, I have resigned from the party. I have learned a great deal from you over the past one and a half years, for which I am sincerely grateful. Best wishes to you all.”

Earlier in a Facebook post on her verified Facebook page, she announced her decision to contest the national election from Dhaka-9 constituency as an independent candidate.

In a post on her verified Facebook page on Saturday, Tasnim Jara addressed residents of Khilgaon, Sabujbagh and Mugda, saying she was born and raised in Khilgaon and had dreamed of entering parliament under the banner of a political party to serve her constituency and the country.

“However, considering the practical realities, I have decided not to contest the election as a candidate of any particular party or alliance,” she wrote.

She said she remained committed to her promise to people to work for a new political culture and she would contest the election independently from Dhaka-9.

“I promised you and the people of the country that I would fight for you and work to build a new political culture. No matter the circumstances, I am determined to keep that promise,” the post reads.

Tasnim Jara said party-backed candidates usually benefit from organisational support, local offices and channels to communicate with the government and administration on issues such as security. “As I am not affiliated with any party, I will not have those advantages,” she said.

“My only hope is you. If you support me considering my honesty, dedication and unwavering determination to practise new politics, only then will I get the opportunity to serve you,” she added.