Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and candidate of the 11-party alliance, has alleged renewed violence and intimidation ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Speaking to journalists during a campaign event in Kunjobon, Rampura, Dhaka, on Monday, he claimed that opponents were resorting to killings and fear tactics to secure victory. He expressed concern that banners were being torn down and his supporters threatened, warning that the overall electoral environment was deteriorating.

Islam voiced deep anxiety over what he described as the return of “politics of dead bodies,” saying that the situation resembled previous election periods under the Awami League. He added that there was no guarantee polling centers would remain free from occupation on February 12, the scheduled election day. He also stated that his party had gone to court to challenge any constitutional or legal violations in the electoral process.

Islam further accused BNP candidate M A Kaiyum of concealing dual citizenship information from the Election Commission, saying the matter had been taken to court for legal resolution.