Dhaka, Nov 13 (V7N) — The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has alleged that a plot is underway to delay the upcoming national election, vowing to resist any attempt to postpone the polls. Party leaders claimed that if the election is deferred, the blame will unjustly be placed on the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, deepening political instability across the nation.

Nasir-uddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), declared that the NCP “will not allow the election process to be held hostage or delayed under any circumstances.” His comments come amid growing concerns over rising violence and alleged interference in the electoral process.

NCP Joint Convener Sarowar Tushar accused both BNP and Jamaat of shielding senior leaders of the ruling Awami League, suggesting that these alliances have fostered a culture of unrest and lawlessness. Responding to these claims, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Deputy Amir Dr. Syed Abdullah Taher warned of retaliation if provoked, saying they would “bend the arrow,” a phrase symbolizing firm resistance.

The country’s political climate has grown increasingly tense ahead of the vote. Independent monitoring groups reported more than 1,100 incidents of political violence between September 2024 and October 2025. Recent weeks have seen arson attacks on vehicles, bomb explosions in Dhaka and Chattogram, and street clashes between rival party supporters. Investigators also believe that criminal networks with political ties may be fueling unrest to destabilize the pre-election environment.

The Election Commission of Bangladesh (EC) has issued a firm warning against any attempt to disrupt polling or intimidate voters. Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin emphasized that elections in any constituency will be suspended and re-polled if irregularities or violence are detected.

As the election schedule moves forward, both major blocs face mounting pressure — the opposition calling for a neutral interim government, while the ruling administration insists the existing structure guarantees a fair vote.

Analysts say the next few weeks will be decisive for Bangladesh’s democratic credibility, as the nation stands at a crossroads between electoral continuity and renewed political unrest.

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