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13 political parties urge CA to announce specific election date
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23 July, 2025, 09:10 pm
Last modified: 23 July, 2025, 09:17 pm
The government is openly favouring the National Citizen Party (NCP), which is creating political discrimination and widening the division, says Nurul Haque Nur
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with leaders of 13 political parties at the state guest house Jamuna today (23 July). Photo: Focus Bangla
Leaders from 13 political parties and alliances have urged Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to immediately announce a specific date for the upcoming national election.
During a meeting with the chief adviser today (23 July), they emphasised the need for neutrality and equal opportunities in the electoral process.
"The government is openly favouring the National Citizen Party (NCP), which is creating political discrimination and widening the division," said Nurul Haque Nur, president of the Gono Odhikar Parishad.
He added, "If this partial behaviour continues, free and fair elections under this government will not be possible."
He also warned that cohorts of the banned Awami League could exploit any instability to incite chaos.
Ganasamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki stressed the urgency of announcing the election date.
"The government holds responsibility for electoral and judicial reforms. Declaring a fixed date now would offer the public some reassurance," he said, adding that a level playing field and equal treatment of all parties are essential.
AB Party Chairman Mujibur Rahman Manju pointed to recent incidents in Gopalganj and Uttara as signs of fascist elements exploiting the political situation.
"From the government's actions, it appears hesitant about pursuing reforms or even holding elections," he said.
He added that while Muhammad Yunus acknowledged political disunity as a gateway for authoritarianism, the government itself has played a role in fueling that division.
Dr Shahadat Hossain Selim, spokesperson for the 12-Party Alliance and chairman of Bangladesh LDP, criticised the government for allowing NCP to campaign using official protocol, despite not being registered.
"We demand that the election date be declared by 5 August," he said.
Ruhin Hossain Prince, general secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), warned that political uncertainty would persist unless a clear election date is set. "Labeling any party as government-affiliated will only worsen the crisis."
Bazlur Rashid Firoz, general secretary of Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal, said, "The government only turns to political parties when it finds itself in trouble. The NCP hasn't even been registered, yet they're receiving state protocol. This is blatant discrimination."
Saiful Haque, general secretary of the Revolutionary Workers Par
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