In a decisive reaffirmation, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus underscored that the upcoming national election will take place no later than June next year. Despite this clear stance, opposition parties, led by the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, are pushing for a more precise timeline, each with their own demands.
Professor Yunus, a figure of integrity and commitment, repeatedly emphasized that the election must occur between December and June 30. “He is a man of his word,” his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed after a dialogue with BNP, Jamaat, and the National Citizen Party at the State Guest House Jamuna Saturday night. The Chief Adviser is scheduled to convey the same message in meetings with eight other political parties today.
The BNP, under the leadership of senior figure Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, is calling for elections to be held within December. They have also demanded the resignation of three key advisers from the interim cabinet, citing concerns over the government’s neutrality. The party insists that only a well-defined, timely roadmap, along with reforms to the advisory council, can guarantee a free and fair election.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is not demanding resignations but is urging for a clear election date and visible reform measures. Both opposition groups seek transparency and certainty in the electoral process, amid ongoing debates over the timeline and reforms needed to ensure legitimacy.
As the clock ticks towards the proposed deadline, the political atmosphere remains charged with anticipation, with all eyes on the government’s next moves to meet the expectations of a nation eager for credible, transparent elections.
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