Dhaka, Nov 7 (NationPress) As political tensions rise in the lead-up to next year’s general election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused certain groups of plotting to sabotage the February 2026 elections, as reported by local media.

This statement follows a warning from the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, which threatened severe actions if the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus does not fulfill its five-point demands by November 11.

“There are efforts underway to foster instability within the nation. They aim to thwart the elections and delay them. The populace will not tolerate this. We have a chance to restore our democratic system, and we must not squander it due to any conspiratorial actions,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune during a party event in Jessore district.

Reiterating their demand for a referendum on the July National Charter to coincide with the February 2026 elections, the BNP leader emphasized, “We are united on this matter. No referendum will take place prior to the parliamentary elections.”

“I urge all political factions to refrain from complicating matters and leading the country into turmoil. Let us not bring hardship to the citizens,” he added.

Fakhrul further criticized the National Consensus Commission for its perceived partiality, stating, “You are now suggesting that political entities must convene and make decisions. What have you been doing all this time? Your previous actions have not been correct. We have consistently engaged with the commission and provided our feedback,” he asserted.

Meanwhile, eight Islamist political groups, including Jamaat, submitted a memorandum to Chief Advisor Yunus, demanding the immediate implementation of the July National Charter and a referendum before the February 2026 elections.

“The July National Charter must be enacted without delay, and a referendum is necessary. Otherwise, a different scenario will unfold in Dhaka on November 11, with the presence of hundreds of thousands. The government must act proactively,” warned Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar while addressing the media in Dhaka after delivering the memorandum.

Bangladesh is currently experiencing increasing uncertainty and political instability as it approaches next year’s elections.

The factions that previously allied with Yunus to displace the democratically elected Awami League government, led by Sheikh Hasina, are now in conflict over reform proposals.