Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has welcomed the announcement of the schedule for the much-anticipated 13th National Parliamentary Election. “With this announcement, the uncertainty and doubts surrounding the election have ended,” said Jamaat Assistant Secretary General and Chief of the Central Publicity and Media Wing Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer at a press conference this evening. He stated that the nation is set to enter a new political chapter, with the 300-seat parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12, 2026, and extended congratulations to the nation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Jubayer emphasized the crucial responsibility of the Election Commission in ensuring that the elections are free, fair, and credible. He mentioned that Jamaat has communicated its expectations to the Election Commission and expressed hope for responsible conduct. He highlighted the need for equal opportunities for all political parties, the confiscation of illegal arms, maintenance of law and order, apprehension of terrorists, and proper implementation of administrative measures for a meaningful election.
Jubayer also pointed out the shortcomings of past elections in 2014, 2018, and 2024, which failed to meet the nation’s expectations and raised questions about the political environment, administration, and democratic framework. He expressed hope that the upcoming election would break this cycle and provide the nation with a truly free, fair, and acceptable election. He recalled the Mass Uprising on August 05, 2024, stressing that the upcoming election should fulfill the people’s aspirations for change.
He congratulated the nation on entering the official election phase and mentioned that the eight-party alliance, including Jamaat, has already made preliminary candidate announcements for all 300 constituencies. Top leaders of the alliance are working on finalizing seat allocations to secure the maximum possible victories. Regarding Jamaat’s ongoing five-point demand, Jubayer noted that the legal basis for the July National Charter has been established, and the movement for the remaining demands, particularly the referendum, will continue. He urged the public to support reforms in the referendum and vote ‘Yes,’ indicating that the campaign, activism, and public statements on these issues will persist.