NCP convener Nahid Islam has warned Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) of severe consequences if any bias occurs during the February 12 election. Speaking at an 11-party campaign rally in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur on Monday, he said the current commission could face a worse outcome than the one during the Hasina era if it engages in partiality. He also cautioned that any attempt to manipulate votes, blackout media, or restrict public access to information laws would not be accepted.

Nahid Islam, who is contesting from Dhaka-11 under the 11-party alliance, criticized the EC’s directive banning mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centers. He questioned the origin of this rule and accused the commission of acting under hidden influence. He demanded the rule be withdrawn by Monday evening, warning that otherwise the EC would be besieged on Tuesday, February 10.

The remarks reflect growing tension between opposition candidates and the Election Commission ahead of the national polls, with disputes centering on transparency and voter rights.