The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a stark warning that any further delays in holding national elections could pose a grave threat to the nation. This comes amid a notable surge in mob violence, extortion, land encroachment, and terrorism over the past year. The BNP attributes the deteriorating law and order situation to the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu voiced these concerns during a discussion titled “There is no alternative to the elected government to prevent deterioration of law and order, mob creation, extortion, occupation, and terrorism.” This event was held on Tuesday by the Bangladesh National Pharmacy Association at the National Press Club in Dhaka.
Dudu emphasized the urgency of holding elections, stating that the quicker elections are conducted, the more likely the nation can escape its current turmoil. He warned that prolonged delays would only exacerbate terrorism and jeopardize the country’s safety. He was quoted by Bangladesh’s leading daily, Jugantor, saying, “The sooner the elections are held… the more the crisis will subside.”
The BNP leader also expressed support for the current government, acknowledging promises made to hold historic elections. While the party, its leaders, and the citizens have called for elections in December, the government has proposed February, prompting Dudu to caution that “February should not become March or April.”
Peace remains elusive in Bangladesh, as many citizens grapple with division and hardship. Dudu pointed out that job opportunities are scarce and that even the employed struggle to maintain their positions. He raised concerns about public safety, questioning police effectiveness, as criminals appear on quiet streets at any hour.
In addition to these concerns, the BNP has critiqued several provisions in the July Charter’s consolidated draft, arguing that if a political compromise supersedes the constitution, it would set a detrimental precedent. Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, asserted that the July Accord must align with Bangladesh’s constitution, stating, “If the accord takes precedence over the constitution, it will set a bad precedent.”
The uncertainty surrounding the timing of the next general elections has persisted since the ousting of the democratically elected Awami League government, led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during violent protests last year. The parties that worked with Yunus to remove Hasina are now in conflict over reform proposals and the scheduling of the upcoming polls.
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Publish Date: 2025-08-20 12:58:00
