Dhaka, Feb 14 (NationPress) Following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to establish the next government. In response, the radical Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami has claimed that results in several constituencies were manipulated, according to local media reports.

At a press conference held at the party headquarters in Dhaka, Jamaat Chief Shafiqur Rahman asserted that since Friday night, the homes of leaders and activists belonging to the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance have faced attacks in various regions of the country.

He cautioned that if these issues are not resolved promptly, they would resort to stringent measures, as reported by Bangladesh's prominent Bengali daily Prothom Alo.

Speaking on the election results, Rahman stated, "Ordinarily, if elections progress smoothly, significant objections are rare. Generally, results are accepted. However, major discrimination or irregularities inevitably lead to questions. Despite our hopeful outlook yesterday, today we see attacks on the homes of our workers, supporters, agents, and voters across different areas of Bangladesh, with individuals assaulted and properties torched."

"We have numerous observations and objections concerning those who secured a majority in the elections; regardless of how they acquired those seats, they must bear the responsibility. Maintaining peace and order in the country will fall on them if they assume power. Yet, what do these signs indicate? They must be halted immediately. Should this continue, we will be compelled to take action," he added.

At least one individual lost their life and 36 others were injured in post-election violence throughout Bangladesh from Thursday night to Friday evening, amid accusations of intra-party clashes, assaults by rival factions, and acts of vandalism.

During a confrontation between opposing factions linked to the BNP in the Sadar Upazila of Munshiganj district, a young man was fatally beaten, as reported by The Daily Star.

The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Md Jasim Nayeb, who supported an independent candidate and was a dismissed BNP district member secretary Md Mohiuddin, was severely injured during the violence on Friday afternoon and later died from his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Law enforcement stated that prior disputes between rival factions in the area escalated into violent clashes over election-related matters, during which Jasim suffered a head injury from a sharp object.

With BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman poised to lead Bangladesh, experts caution that the nation faces a formidable challenge in addressing the unrest and the surge of Islamist extremism that characterized the 18-month period under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.