Jamaat leader Masud Saidi criticized political rivals for undermining democracy, pointing to a recent incident in Pirojpur where party activists snatched ballot boxes during an internal council. “That is why public confidence lies with Jamaat,” he declared.
He urged parties to abandon misconduct rather than elections, accusing successive governments of treating power as personal property, looting resources, and clinging to office by force. He defended proportional representation (PR) as a fairer system, opposed only by those profiting from black money and nomination trade. “The 2026 election will not resemble past polls,” he said, noting the emergence of a new Islamic alliance.

BNP leader Hummam Quader Chowdhury recalled his abduction in 2016, when he was held for seven months. “Many thought I struck deals, but history has no such example. I survived by the prayers of people,” he said at a rally in Rangunia, his father’s stronghold.
Hummam emphasized he is in politics to repay the debt to his father’s supporters, not for power. “I need prayers, not votes. Whether I become an MP will be decided by Allah,” he said. Stressing unity, he dismissed local political divisions, affirming his father’s vision of Rangunia-centric politics. He pledged development commitments, including urgent road repairs, and highlighted religious harmony in the area.

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah has insisted that a new constitution must be finalized before the general election. He acknowledged the government’s stated timeline for polls but stressed that constitutional reforms and the process for drafting a new constitution require consensus.
“If parties push for elections without unity on these fundamental issues, it signals they don’t truly want elections,” he remarked. He added, “We want elections held on time – it could even have been in December rather than February – but only if key conditions are met.” He warned that those seeking delays were actually avoiding reform implementation, creating doubts about their intentions.

Khelafat Majlis has declared a three-day protest program pressing for six demands, including conducting the next general election under the July Charter and implementing proportional representation (PR) in voting. Their demands also call for banning political activities of what they termed “Awami allies.”
Secretary General Abdul Kader announced protest marches for September 18 in Dhaka, September 19 in all metropolitan cities, and September 26 nationwide. He voiced doubts about fair elections, criticizing the electoral roadmap announced prior to the July Charter. On the same day, Islami Andolan and Jamaat-e-Islami also announced protest programs.

BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has cautioned that bypassing public mandate to pursue street programs will harm democracy. He urged that all demands be addressed through electoral victory, warning that delays in restoring democracy would deepen national crises.
He stressed that the post-uprising phase should focus on returning people’s ownership of the state, cautioning that without timely elections, Bangladesh risks division and civil unrest. Highlighting BNP’s agenda, he pledged to empower persons with disabilities, calling for financial, moral, and social investment from the state. “BNP does not believe in charity politics – we believe in empowerment, development, and productive growth,” he said.

Singapore’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Mr. Derek Loh Yu Se, held a courtesy meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leader Motiur Rahman Akand at a hotel in Dhaka. He was accompanied by Charge d’Affaires Mr. Mitchell Lee and South Asia Country Director Mr. Tai Dai Ern.
Discussions centered on Bangladesh’s current political and economic climate, industrial and trade prospects, the upcoming national election, state reforms, and proportional representation (PR) systems. Derek Loh praised Jamaat’s constructive role in Bangladesh’s economic progress and democratic journey. Both sides expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations in the future.

BNP leaders have accused former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of conspiring from India to destabilize Bangladesh.

Speaking at a press briefing, BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Zainul Abedin Farroque said, “For 16 years, Sheikh Hasina distorted history and signed anti-national deals. Now she is sitting in India plotting to create instability in Bangladesh. Awami League’s loyalists are trying to sabotage the upcoming February elections.”

Another BNP adviser, Harunur Rashid, warned that the party would not tolerate any conspiracy to derail the electoral process.

AB Party leader Asaduzzaman Fuad has branded the Jatiya Party as a “historical threat” to Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and national interests.

“Since its inception, the Jatiya Party has undermined the country’s security. It rehabilitated Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League in politics, ruled the country without elections for nine years, and later acted as Awami League’s ‘B-Team’ for 16 years to serve Delhi’s interests,” Fuad alleged.

He further claimed that every reason behind the people’s uprising against the Awami League also applies to the Jatiya Party, saying the only difference lies in the degree of involvement.

A meeting of the five-party liaison committee was held at the central office of Islami Andolon Bangladesh to review the country’s political situation.

The participants discussed ways to strengthen public opinion for holding the next national election under the framework of the July Declaration, emphasizing its legal recognition. The committee also decided to engage with political, social, and religious leaders to build momentum for this demand.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmad Abdul Kader, Secretary General of Khelafat Majlis; Maulana Jalaluddin Ahmad, Secretary General of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis; Maulana Abdul Majed Athari, Vice-President of Nezame Islam Party; Maulana Mujibur Rahman Hamidi, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon; and Islami Andolon Secretary General Maulana Yunus Ahmad.

Marking International Democracy Day, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Golam Parwar has called for institutionalizing democracy in Bangladesh and ensuring that the next general election is held under a Proportional Representation (PR) system.

In a statement, Parwar said: “Democracy is the foundation of equality, rule of law, civil rights, and freedom of expression. The absence of democracy leads to the absence of these values.”

He accused what he termed a “fascist regime” of destroying democracy over the past 17 years, depriving citizens of voting rights, justice, social security, and fundamental freedoms. Referring to the July uprising as a “historic opportunity,” he urged all political parties and citizens to unite beyond party lines to institutionalize democracy.

Jamaat, he said, is committed to free, fair, and fearless elections under a PR system and demanded strict measures against election malpractice, including vote-buying, muscle power, and ballot-box capture.

Gono Adhikar Parishad leader Rashed Khan has ruled out forming any fresh political alliances, emphasizing instead the need to strengthen the unity of anti-fascist forces.

“Different political parties may have their own programs and demands, which must be respected in a democratic state,” he said. “But we will not be part of any move that risks fragmenting the anti-fascist struggle and paves the way for an Awami League comeback. Our priority is building unity to completely eradicate fascism.”

Rashed pointed to recent multi-party meetings at the party office and solidarity rallies at Shahbagh as steps toward this goal. “We must unite the entire nation to achieve economic prosperity, equality, human dignity, and justice. There is no alternative to staying united, as urged yesterday by the Honorable Chief Adviser,” he added.

A Dhaka court has acquitted BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, senior leader Mirza Abbas, and 106 others in two cases of violence from 2013.

Judge Sabbir Faiz accepted a police final report and cleared 77 accused, including Fakhrul, Abbas, and Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, in a case involving the torching of vehicles in Shahbagh in 2019.

In a separate case over clashes during a protest march in Shantinagar on March 2, 2013, Dhaka’s Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Wahiduzzaman acquitted Fakhrul and 29 other BNP leaders and activists.

The cases stemmed from BNP’s demonstrations demanding a caretaker government, which led to violent clashes with police and ruling party supporters.

Gono Adhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has been released from Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after 18 days of treatment. He left the hospital in an ambulance and has since been taken to his residence in Rampura’s Metropolitan Project area.

DMCH Director General Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman confirmed that Nur’s condition had improved significantly, prompting the medical board to approve his discharge. Speaking briefly while leaving the hospital, Nur said, “I’m not fully recovered yet. For now, I will rest at home and later seek treatment at another hospital.”

Family sources confirmed that Nur has been moved to his Rampura home for continued care.

A delegation of top industrialists met Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman for a courtesy call to discuss the country’s investment climate and labor issues.

The delegation included Square Group MD Tapan Chowdhury, BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem, and Employers’ Federation President Fazle Shamim Ehsan.

Discussions focused on industrial growth prospects, new investments, and challenges surrounding the upcoming 2025 labor law. Rahman emphasized improving labor-employer relations to safeguard industries and sustain economic stability. He also thanked the business leaders for their visit and concern for his health.

Jamaat leader Hamidur Rahman Azad has reaffirmed that his party practices politics within Bangladesh’s legal and constitutional framework, acknowledging the country’s independence as non-negotiable.

“Denying the Liberation War would mean denying Bangladesh itself,” Azad said. He stressed that elections based on the legal framework of the July Charter would be both fair and historically significant.

He further stated that establishing good governance, justice, democracy, and accountability requires reforms under the July Charter’s legal foundation. Azad suggested that anchoring this constitutional order in Article 7 — which enshrines people’s sovereignty — and validating it through a referendum would make it the strongest possible framework.