Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and seven like-minded parties held their first divisional rally in Rajshahi, issuing a stern warning to the interim government regarding the scheduling of the national referendum. Leaders demanded that the referendum be held before the national election, criticizing the government’s decision to hold both on the same day. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar accused the administration of bias and alleged that government officials were being transferred under political influence, undermining fair election prospects. Speakers from allied parties echoed similar concerns, calling for a corruption-free and Islamic values-based governance system. They also criticized major political parties for corruption and repression during their rule. The alliance announced plans to expand its coalition and hold similar rallies across all divisional cities, emphasizing that no national election would be accepted without a separate referendum date.