In Rangpur, political leaders, freedom fighters, and local residents have demanded the arrest of Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader and a ban on his party after he publicly supported the 'No' vote in the upcoming national referendum. The demand followed Quader’s Tuesday press conference at the party’s central office, where he declared his position against the referendum. On Wednesday, leaders from BNP, Jamaat, NCP, and local groups expressed strong reactions, accusing the Jatiya Party of long-standing support for the Awami League and benefiting from past authoritarian regimes.

Local figures, including business leaders and political activists, criticized the Election Commission for allowing the Jatiya Party to participate in the election, calling it a betrayal of the nation. They alleged that the party opposed the July student and public movement and acted in favor of fascism. Regional coordinators and opposition leaders reiterated that Quader’s stance destabilizes the country and urged the interim government to take legal action against him and his party.

Jatiya Party Co-Chairman Mostafizur Rahman Mostafa confirmed that the party would continue to campaign for the 'No' vote in the referendum.