Dhaka, Feb 14 (NationPress) As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) prepares to establish the next government following a clear win in the 13th Parliamentary elections, the radical Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami has raised concerns about alleged rigging in various constituencies, according to local reports.

During a press briefing at the party headquarters in Dhaka, Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman asserted that since Friday night, the homes of leaders and supporters affiliated with the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral coalition have faced violent assaults in numerous regions of the country.

He cautioned that if these matters are not resolved swiftly, they would take decisive actions, as reported by Bangladesh's prominent Bengali newspaper Prothom Alo.

Reflecting on the election results, Rahman stated, "Typically, if elections are conducted fairly, there are no significant grievances. Most people accept the outcomes. However, when substantial biases or irregularities occur, it naturally raises doubts. Despite our hopeful stance yesterday, today we witness attacks on the homes of volunteers, supporters, agents, and voters of the 11-party alliance, with reports of assaults and arson."

"We possess ample observations and grievances regarding those who secured the majority of seats in the elections; irrespective of their methods, they must assume responsibility. It is their obligation to ensure peace and stability in the nation if they form the government. However, what do these alarming signs indicate? They need to be curtailed immediately. If the violence doesn't cease, we will have no choice but to take action," he continued.

Following the elections, at least one individual lost their life and 36 others sustained injuries due to post-election violence across Bangladesh from Thursday night to Friday evening, amid claims of clashes within political groups, rival attacks, and vandalism.

A confrontation between opposing factions linked to the BNP in Sadar Upazila of Munshiganj district resulted in the death of a young man, as reported by The Daily Star.

The victim, 30-year-old Md Jasim Nayeb, who was a supporter of an independent candidate and expelled BNP district member secretary Md Mohiuddin, suffered critical injuries during the violence on Friday afternoon and later passed away at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

According to police reports, previously existing disputes between rival factions escalated into a violent clash over election-related matters, during which Jasim was struck on the head with a sharp object, resulting in severe injuries.

With BNP's chairperson Tarique Rahman poised to lead Bangladesh, experts caution that the country is confronted with significant challenges in overcoming the unrest and rising Islamist extremism that characterized the 18-month tenure of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.