Dhaka, Nov 3 (NationPress) As political tensions escalate in Bangladesh in anticipation of the upcoming elections, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has leveled accusations against the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the radical Islamist group, Jamaat-e-Islami, for obstructing necessary reforms and allegedly plotting to delay the elections set for February 2026, as reported by local media.

During a press conference held in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon, NCP Convener Nahid Islam asserted that the BNP has shown resistance towards the country's National Consensus Commission by submitting “notes of dissent” on crucial reform matters, which has led to growing skepticism among the public and even within the party regarding its commitment to reform.

He further asserted that Jamaat's behavior suggests possible intentions to postpone the election.

“One party is hindering reforms, while the other may be attempting to delay the election,” The Daily Star, a prominent newspaper in Bangladesh, reported Nahid stating.

The NCP leader criticized both the BNP and Jamaat for their dispute over whether a referendum should occur before the elections or on polling day, labeling the debate as “unnecessary and unproductive.”

“The primary issues at hand include which reforms will be incorporated into the charter, what proposals will be put forth, their legal foundations, and whether Muhammad Yunus will issue the implementation order. If consensus is achieved on these matters, the referendum could occur either on election day or even earlier,” he continued.

Nahid emphasized that the NCP desires the February elections to proceed as planned, while advocating for a legal framework to implement the July charter.

“We believe the implementation order for the (July charter) should be issued this month. The referendum can take place on election day or even beforehand,” he insisted.

Last week, NCP’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary accused both Jamaat and the BNP of jointly contributing to the nation’s uncertainty during a time of significant crisis, the former seeking proportional representation in the lower house of parliament, while the latter submitted notes of dissent regarding the July charter.

“We urge Jamaat to refrain from inciting public panic over the referendum. Instead, our focus should be on how to resolve the dissent process and how orders can be effectively issued,” he stressed.

In addition, the NCP leader remarked that the BNP's 'note of dissent' through the Bangladesh National Consensus Commission was, in reality, a “note of deceit.”

Bangladesh remains engulfed in increasing uncertainty and political unrest as the next elections approach.

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