The political distance between Bangladesh’s ruling BNP and the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami has widened since the February 12 parliamentary election. Initially cooperative in building a fascism-free Bangladesh, the two sides are now divided over constitutional reform, implementation of the July Charter, and recognition of ordinances issued by the interim government. Disagreements that began in parliament have spilled onto the streets, with the opposition launching rallies and awareness campaigns demanding the July Charter’s implementation.

Tensions escalated after BNP lawmakers declined to take an oath as members of the Constitutional Reform Council, prompting Jamaat’s boycott of the government’s swearing-in ceremony. Subsequent disputes over ordinance approvals and ignored committee recommendations led to multiple opposition walkouts from parliament. Jamaat leaders accused the government of breaching trust, while BNP officials insisted the issues could be resolved through parliamentary dialogue. Political analysts warned that the growing mistrust threatens the post-revolution unity that followed the July uprising.

Analysts urged both parties to return to negotiation, cautioning that continued confrontation could erode public confidence in the new democratic order and derail expectations for stability and reform.