Dhaka, Nov 4 (NationPress) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) raised alarming concerns regarding the potential for the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to utilize illegitimate methods to secure electoral wins for its supporting political allies — the radical Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) — in the upcoming February 2026 elections, as reported by local media.

During a party event in Dhaka, BNP senior figure Mirza Abbas accused the interim administration of operating under the influence of these two parties.

"The manner in which this government functions indicates it lacks any independent strength. It survives by relying on two parties — one of which it established and the other is a longstanding entity," the BNP leader was quoted as saying by Bangladeshi news outlets.

"A recent example is the allocation of the NCP's election symbol. The government appears to be bound to their demands. Who are these individuals? What is their base of support? Do they have any backing anywhere in Bangladesh?" he questioned.

Abbas expressed grave concerns that the administration might resort to illegal actions to guarantee the success of these parties.

The BNP leader also criticized Jamaat for attempting to fracture the nation by merging religion with political agendas.

"We will not permit the nation to be divided. However, there exists a faction that aims to segment the nation for their personal gain,” he added, directing his criticism towards Jamaat.

Abbas asserted that Bangladesh is in dire straits due to the lack of effective governance.

"Who governs the country? Who is in charge? It seems as if the nation is without an owner — no one is taking care of it. Everyone is simply focused on discussing reforms! But what are you actually reforming? I find that unclear,” he stated.

The BNP leader claimed that the Yunus-led interim government has failed to take steps to tackle the issues facing the nation's unemployed.

“Instead, they have disrupted everything, creating avenues for a select group to exploit the nation. A new class is now solely focused on plundering and dismantling the country,” Abbas emphasized.

Bangladesh continues to grapple with increasing uncertainty and political unrest as the election approaches.

The parties that previously allied with Yunus to oust the democratically elected Awami League government, led by Sheikh Hasina, now find themselves in conflict over reform proposals.