Jamaat Calls for Peaceful, Credible Polls Nationwide

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed hope for a peaceful, festive and credible national election, urging all stakeholders to act responsibly to ensure a fair voting environment across the country.

Speaking after a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner at the Election Commission headquarters in Agargaon, Jamaat Assistant Secretary General and central publicity chief Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair said a free and credible election is a shared responsibility.

“We want to see a peaceful and festive atmosphere. Everyone must play a responsible role,” he said, adding that the government, the Election Commission, political parties and the media all have key roles in safeguarding the integrity of the polls.

Earlier in the day, a delegation of the 11-party electoral alliance led by Jamaat met the CEC and raised several concerns. According to Zubair, these included alleged attacks on party leaders and activists in different districts, obstruction of campaign activities and the arrest of a party leader in Thakurgaon.

He said the delegation also discussed the distribution of police body-worn cameras in polling areas and the installation of CCTV cameras at voting centres. Zubair alleged that in some constituencies the cameras were distributed in disproportionate numbers and called for cross-checking to ensure neutrality. He stressed that CCTV cameras should be visibly installed inside and outside polling centres to deter violence and allow voters to cast ballots without fear.

Regarding the Thakurgaon incident, he claimed the detained leader had been carrying cash for business purposes and that the matter was misrepresented. He said the party would pursue legal action if any irregularities were found.

Referring to reported incidents in Moulvibazar and Sirajganj, Zubair alleged attacks on leaders of the electoral alliance and said the issues had been formally communicated to the Election Commission. He added that the Commission assured them the matters would be examined.

He also cautioned against the spread of rumours and misinformation on social media, noting that elections are sensitive and unverified information can create unnecessary public anxiety.

Observing strong voter enthusiasm, he said many people had travelled to their hometowns despite difficulties, showing determination to exercise their democratic rights.

Zubair said the party would remain active in the field until the end and expressed confidence that public support would help ensure a peaceful and acceptable election.