Dhaka, Dec 2 (NationPress) As political unrest intensifies in Bangladesh in anticipation of the February 2026 elections, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has raised alarms regarding attempts to generate confusion prior to the polls and disrupt the reform initiatives, as reported by local media.

During a gathering in Dhaka on Monday evening, NCP convener Nahid Islam criticized the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the radical Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami, stating, “One party is exploiting the Liberation War narrative, while another is leveraging religious sentiments, framing it as Islam against anti-Islam.”

“One faction is overtly opposing reforms, while another does so covertly. Consequently, reaching a consensus on reforms has proven elusive,” the NCP leader was quoted by The Daily Star.

Nahid accused the BNP and Jamaat of politically benefiting from last year’s July protests and preparing to gain from the upcoming elections, yet they refuse to accept accountability.

“When the families of those affected during the uprising seek assistance, they are redirected to us, the NCP,” he remarked.

In the meantime, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary stated that the country is currently facing a political crisis, highlighting comments from senior political figures who assert that the state is lacking security.

“We need to determine who is actually undermining security—internal forces or external influences,” he noted.

Reiterating his party’s position regarding the forthcoming elections, Patwary emphasized, “We desire elections that reflect support for or opposition to reforms. However, one faction is attempting to frame this as a conflict between proponents and opponents of Islam. We urge them to cease this misguided political strategy.”

Conversely, Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman alleged that a particular group is “asserting power without holding office” and attempting to dominate the populace.

“They are exerting influence over the administration. Extortion, corruption, and chaos persist nationwide. Citizens are being coerced into claiming that conditions have worsened compared to the past,” as quoted by The Business Standard during a rally in the Khulna district, organized by the eight-party Islamist alliance.

Rahman declared that street protests would persist until the eight parties' five-point agenda— which includes conducting a referendum via the July Charter implementation order before the elections— is addressed, warning that if necessary, “another 5 August may transpire.”

Bangladesh continues to confront escalating uncertainty and political strife as the next election approaches.

The parties that previously collaborated with chief advisor Mohammad Yunus to topple the democratically elected Awami League government, led by Sheikh Hasina, are currently at odds over reform proposals.