The Jamaat-e-Islami-led opposition alliance is preparing to raise two major issues—the implementation of the July Charter and the holding of local government elections—in the national parliament. Opposition MPs are expected to make the session heated today, with a preparatory meeting scheduled before the sitting. Jamaat and its allies have been demanding the enforcement of the February 12 referendum verdict, which they claim showed strong public support for constitutional reform. Opposition leader and Jamaat chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has warned that if parliament fails to resolve the issue, the alliance may resort to street protests.

The second issue concerns the government’s recent appointment of administrators to 11 city corporations and 42 district councils, which the opposition views as an attempt to delay local elections. Jamaat leaders argue that these partisan appointments undermine democratic norms. The alliance’s 11-party coordination committee is expected to meet soon to decide on next steps, while Jamaat has nearly finalized its candidates for upcoming local polls.

Several allied parties, including the National Citizens Party and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, have also criticized the government’s actions and announced rallies demanding swift elections and reform implementation.