National election must be held by 2025: Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer

The next national election must be held by 2025, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said today (21 December).

"We have demanded a fair, neutral, and participatory election, and it should take place within 2025," he said at a conference organised by the party at the AJ Model High School field in Cumilla's Chauddagram.

The nayeb-e-ameer said the chief adviser earlier mentioned the election could be held if partial reforms are feasible. "But we believe that necessary reforms can be accomplished within three to six months."

"Therefore, the election process is anticipated to take place by the end of next year, meeting both the nation's expectations and the party's demands," he added.

The Jamaat leader further alleged that during the Awami League's tenure, even a faction of their own party has been subjected to oppression. "In my union alone, eight AL leaders have been victims of killings by their own people. Now, imagine the level of repression faced by others."

"Historical evidence suggests that once fascism is eliminated, it doesn't make a comeback, and this will hold true for our country too. There is no reason to be confused."

Earlier on 16 December, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said the next general election can be held between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026 after accomplishing necessary state reforms and a commission will be formed soon to build a national consensus, engaging with political parties.

"Broadly speaking, the election date can be set between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026.

"However, if, and I repeat, if, due to political consensus, we have to hold the election based on a flawless preparation of the voter list with minor reforms, then it may be possible to hold the elections by the end of 2025," he added.