Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, the AB Party’s general secretary and candidate of the 11-party alliance including Jamaat for the Barishal-3 (Babuganj-Muladi) constituency, said voters across the country are living in fear and uncertainty ahead of the election. Speaking at a press conference at Ashwini Kumar Hall in Barishal city on Tuesday morning, he alleged that a certain group is intimidating voters to keep them away from polling stations. Fuad stated that if law enforcement agencies act decisively, the situation could still be changed.

He criticized the Election Commission and local administration, saying they have failed to take control of the field situation. According to him, both election officials and administrative officers lack experience in conducting fair elections and are worried about their careers. Fuad claimed that fear has spread even to daily life, with voters anxious about simple activities like where to have tea. He added that if law enforcement became serious, the tense environment could be reversed within 24 hours.

The press conference was attended by Barishal city Jamaat Ameer Zahir Uddin Babar, chief election agent Abdur Rahman Oli, and other alliance leaders.