Bangladesh’s key political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), have expressed unified support for holding national parliamentary elections by June 30, 2026, under the leadership of Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, according to a statement by his Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam.
The announcement follows a series of high-level meetings between the interim administration and leaders of Bangladesh’s major opposition forces. The parties involved, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat, and NCP, have reportedly agreed on the proposed election timeline, rejecting any suggestion of Dr. Yunus’s resignation and expressing unwavering confidence in his leadership.
“All three political parties want free and fair elections under the Chief Advisor’s administration,” said Shafiqul Alam. “They have clearly stated that the election must be held between December and June 30—no later.”
The Chief Advisor’s office confirmed that the reform process, including judicial and electoral reforms, is expected to be completed by mid-July, in line with the implementation of the long-anticipated July Charter. The reform road map has been a central demand from multiple parties since the popular uprising that brought the transitional government to power.
During the meetings, NCP reiterated its demand to declare all elections conducted during the Awami League era invalid, including national and local polls. The party also stressed the urgency of reforming the Election Commission to ensure a level playing field.
Jamaat echoed this position, stating that current electoral conditions are inadequate for a free and fair vote. Both Jamaat and NCP called for an overhauled Election Commission as a prerequisite for meaningful democratic transition.
In addition, NCP emphasized the need for immediate local government elections, pointing to a prolonged vacuum in grassroots governance. “Local government elections must resume without delay,” said an NCP representative, arguing that the public has been deprived of essential civic services due to the stagnation of local democracy.
One of the meeting’s central themes was justice for victims of the July Uprising, with all parties urging swift legal proceedings while maintaining due process. Chief Advisor Yunus reportedly assured party leaders that the trial process will begin this month, and will be expedited to deliver justice while observing legal integrity.
Shafiqul Alam noted: “The Chief Advisor has placed maximum emphasis on ensuring justice for the July killings. Due process will be followed, but it will be fast-tracked.”
Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chairman of the Consensus Commission, indicated that the reform process and adoption of the July Charter are on track for completion by mid-July. NCP’s delegation notably included a female representative, Nahid Islam, making it the only party to ensure gender representation at the table.
Meanwhile, senior political figures from BNP, Jamaat, and NCP— including Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain from BNP and Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Jamaat—led their respective delegations in expressing confidence in Dr. Yunus’s leadership.
“They have all strongly urged the Chief Advisor not to step down, emphasizing that the entire nation has placed its trust in his leadership to deliver democratic elections,” said Alam.
Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus reportedly reaffirmed his firm commitment to holding elections within the designated time frame. “He is a man of his word,” said Shafiqul Alam. “He has clearly stated that the elections will not be delayed beyond June 30. He has repeated this commitment to every political delegation he has met.”
According to sources, BNP favors elections by December, while Jamaat supports the June 30 deadline to allow sufficient time for the completion of necessary reforms.
The meetings mark a rare moment of political consensus among Bangladesh’s leading opposition parties, with shared agreement on the timeline for elections, the necessity of reforms, and support for transitional leadership.
While the road to democratic restoration remains complex, Monday’s developments signal growing momentum toward a credible, inclusive, and reform-driven electoral process under a transitional administration backed by broad political consensus.
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