Dhaka, Nov 4 (NationPress) In a rising political conflict as Bangladesh approaches its next election, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has accused a faction within the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, of attempting to undermine the elections scheduled for February 2026, as reported by local media.

During a press conference in Dhaka on Monday evening, NCP leaders claimed that the interim government has transferred the responsibility for executing the July Charter, which includes the referendum, to political parties rather than taking proactive measures themselves, a strategy they labeled as “unrealistic.”

“We observe a trend aimed at derailing both the reform process and the election,” Bangladeshi media outlet BSS quoted NCP member secretary Akhtar Hossain as stating during the media briefing.

Hossain further urged the interim government to assume responsibility and issue an executive order to ensure the complete implementation of the July Charter.

“The reform commission developed its recommendations after thorough consultations with all significant political parties. The expectation was that the government would issue an implementing order based on this consensus. Instead, by holding a press conference and requesting parties to engage in further discussions for another week, the government seems to be playing ‘snake and ladder ludo’ with these vital reforms,” Hossain expressed.

Earlier on Monday, the advisory council of the interim government under Yunus raised concerns regarding the increasing discord among the nation's political parties over the July Charter implementation, as reported by local media.

Following a council meeting in Dhaka, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul called on political parties to engage in discussions and provide a unified direction to the interim government without delay.

Nazrul emphasized that if political parties do not reach a consensus within a week, the government would proceed independently.

“We are aiming for a unified opinion on the referendum's timing, its content, and the execution order for the July Charter, preferably within a week. If the political parties do not present a united front, the government will take matters into its own hands,” he stated.

Bangladesh is currently facing increasing uncertainty and political unrest as the elections approach.

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