Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince criticized the Election Commission’s backward steps, comparing them to “a ghost stepping backward.” He claimed that increasing deposit and election expenses is an attempt to turn the electoral process into a playground for the wealthy. “This is not why we staged a mass uprising,” he said, referring to the 54 years of mismanagement by past governments. Prince lamented that the wealth generated by Bangladesh’s working people has been looted by corrupt political elites, preventing the establishment of lasting democracy. He described the ruling elite as authoritarian, family-centric, and despotic. “Time and again, we have fought for victory with our own blood. This uprising aimed at democracy and equality. Today, democracy is under threat, and mob violence is making life unbearable,” he said. Prince called on citizens to unite under the Communist Party’s red flag to build a democratic, secular, and egalitarian Bangladesh.