Jamaat advocates for national election post-reform consensus

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday called for the national election to be held only after political parties reach a consensus on the necessary reforms.

The statement came after a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher shared the party’s position on the issue following the talks.

When asked about any specific proposals regarding the timing of the election, Taher said, “We have conveyed that the election should take place as soon as possible, once a consensus on the reforms has been reached. The Chief Adviser has mentioned that the election will be held by December. We are closely monitoring the progress of the process.”

Reform Consensus and Election Timeline

Taher also emphasized that meetings have already taken place with various political parties and stakeholders regarding the role of the interim government. He added that separate discussions will be held to ensure the implementation of the reform agenda.

“We are open to all positive decisions. Once the final recommendations from the reform commission are made, we will ensure the necessary preparations to hold the election promptly,” Taher said.

Future Dialogues on Reform and Elections

He further stated that additional talks would take place between Jamaat-e-Islami and the government to review the reform proposals, after which the party would communicate its primary decisions regarding the elections.

Jamaat General Secretary Mia Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad were also present at the meeting.