The Baisomobiruddho Chhatra Andolon has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the National Election Commission demanding the cancellation of nominations for candidates holding dual citizenship and those identified as loan defaulters. The warning was announced on Monday afternoon at an emergency press conference held in front of Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University by the group’s chief coordinator, Hasib Al Islam. The organization threatened to launch nationwide protests if the demand is not met within the stipulated time.

At the event, Hasib Al Islam argued that validating such nominations violates the Representation of the People Order and contradicts the spirit of the July uprising. He questioned the Election Commission’s neutrality and criticized the role of bureaucrats, alleging political bias within the administration. He also stated that a list of officials allegedly involved in past abuses is being prepared for future accountability.

Spokesperson Cynthia Jahin Ayesha accused the Election Commission of betraying the ideals of the 2024 uprising by legitimizing dual citizens and defaulters. She claimed that several candidates with unresolved financial cases and questionable citizenship documents were approved without proper investigation.