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Eight political parties, including Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islam on Thursday submitted separate memorandums to Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, placing a number of similar demands like arrangements for a referendum on the July National Charter 2025 in November before the 13th parliamentary election announced to be held in early February. Other common demands include ensuring the level-playing field during the next general election and keeping a provision proposed in the Representation of the People Order (RPO) that will not allow alliance candidates to run the election without a symbol of their respective party. The seven other parties are Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB), Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, Khelafat Majlis, Bangladesh Nezami Islami Party, Khelafat Andolon, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (Jagpa) and Bangladesh Development Party. After the meeting with the CEC at the latter’s office in Nirbachan Bhaban, Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Abdul Halim told reporters that they discussed the current issues, the July National Charter which was signed by 25 political parties. Some Advisers backing one party in secret, alleges Jamaat leader “We’ve urged the EC to complete the referendum by November. Some parties have suggested changes to the amended RPO, but we have insisted that the RPO should remain unchanged,” he said. When asked whether they had issued an ultimatum to the CEC, the Jamaat Assistant Secretary-General said, “We did not issue an ultimatum today. However, our eight parties in a meeting decided that after a few days of this memorandum, their national leaders will sit on November 3 to review the situation and announce further actions, InshaAllah.” Abdul Halim said the CEC listened to them and discussed their role in considering the demands. “Those who go against the July Charter will surely face the wrath of the people,” he added. He emphasised that holding the referendum before the national election is crucial to avoid questioning the legitimacy of the polls. About the RPO amendment, he said the council of advisers approved it (RPO amendment ordinance 2025) and it must remain unchanged. There should be no change. The government must implement it as approved by the interim government, he said.   The Jamaat leader said they also urged for ensuring a level playing field for the election. Islami Andolon Bangladesh Secretary-General Maulana Yunus Ahmed, its presidium member Ashraf Ali Akand, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Secretary-General Maulana Jalaluddin, Khelafat Majlis Secretary-General Dr Ahmad Abdul Kader, Bangladesh Nezami Islami Party Musa Bin Nezar, Khelafat Andolon Nayeb Amir Maulana Mujibur Rahman Hamidi, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (Jagpa) Vice-President Rashed Pradhan, Bangladesh Development Party General Secretary Nijamul Haq Naim, Jamaat Central Executive Member Mobarak Hossain, among others, were present at the meeting with the CEC. Earlier in the morning, the eight parties held two short rallies in front of the Nirbachan Bhaban in Agargaon and near the Metro Rail station. During the rallies, the parties presented five demands: The demands are Issuance of orders to implement the July National Charter and hold a referendum by November; introduction of proportional representation (PR) in both parliamentary chambers in the next general election; ensuring a level playing field for free, fair, and acceptable elections; visible prosecution of all atrocities, genocide, and corruption committed by the ‘fascist’ government; and banning the activities of the National Party, accused of supporting autocracy and the 14-party alliance. Jamaat demands referendum over July Charter before national election

The Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) on Thursday staged demonstrations across the country in protest against the announcement of polls schedule for the 12th national elections. Calling the schedule as one-sided, the party demonstrated in districts and cities across the country simultaneously. Govt acting against clean energy transition, increasing dependency on coal and LNG: CPD However, their processions faced obstructions in some districts. The party leaders said the people of the country have rejected the schedule with disgust and they threatened to resist it.   BAF's certificate award ceremony  held  They urged the authorities concerned to accept the demand of a 'national government' to run the country during the election. They demanded the Election Commission cancel the polls schedule. Amir of IAB Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim thanked the party men for holding processions.  Stakeholders urged to collaborate in addressing challenges faced by women in electoral process The districts where the peaceful processions held include Narayanganj, Kishoreganj, Gazipur, Gopalganj, Narsingdi, Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Munshiganj, Manikganj, Shariatpur, Rajbari, Netrokona, Sherpur, Jamalpur, Mymensingh and Rajshahi.

The Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim,  Pir Saheb of Charmonai, on Sunday urged the government to resign and hand over power to the national government in order to establish peace in the country.  The IAB Amir made the call while addressing a press conference at its Puranapaltan party office in the city on Sunday.  Also Read: Charmonai Pir vows to unseat govt at any cost Addressing the press conference, he said that the heartbreaking events that took place in Barisal city elections on June 12 were noticed by the whole country with surprise. It is not possible to express in words how brutally and demonically the terrorists of the ruling party attacked Senior Nayeb Ameer(Vice President) Mufti Syed Mohammad Faizul Karim, he said.  The IAB chief termed the attack of 'Awami terrorists' on the party's leaders and workers, including the senior Nayeb e Ameer(Vice President)  Mufti Syed Muhammed Faizul Karim, who was a Mayor candidate of the Barisal City Corporation election as barbaric.  Also read: Islami Andolan Bangladesh rejects Barishal, Khulna city polls results He said that the state and party terrorism of the ruling party to take away the voting rights of the people of the country is not new. Mufti Faizul Karim did not get his personal safety, despite repeated complaints to the returning officer appointed by the Election Commission and the local administration.  In addition, in response to questions from journalists after the incident, the Chief Election Commissioner, "He asked the journalists, "Has he (Mufti Faizul Karim) passed away?" We are surprised to think that a person devoid of conscience can make such a statement about an honorable person of the country, he said adding, It is our misfortune that such an irresponsible person with no knowledge is the Chief Election Commissioner. " Also Read: Barishal city polls: Clash between AL, Islami Andolon supporters leaves several injured The IAB demanded immediate resignation of CEC Habibul Awal. Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim said, people of the country are scared today.  "Today we are worried about the future of the country. There are ominous signs of domestic conflict and violence. A new dimension has been added to the political crisis since the ruling Awami League unilaterally passed the fifteenth amendment of the constitution in the ninth national parliament. We have been repeatedly demanding to overcome the political crisis," he said.  Also Read: Barishal city polls: Woman says Islami Andolon supporter attacked her over recording video "Neither the Election Commission nor the administration played a neutral role. As a result, people now consider elections a farce and a joke," he said.  He also place  five-Point-Recommendations including the National Government must be formed before the completion of the term of the National Parliament, as soon as the national government is formed, the current national parliament must be dissolved and in addition to dissolving parliament, the current prime minister will hand over power to the national government during the election.      

Islami Andolan Bangladesh Amir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Pir Shaheb Charmonai) on Thursday alleged that the government is dodging the nation by excluding religious subjects in public examinations. On the other hand, the government is building eye-catching mosques in upazilas. The Islamic party’s leader came up with the remarks while addressing a rally organised at north gate of national mosque Baitul Mukarram in the capital, demanding reinstatement of religious subjects in public exams, cancellation of what he called 'unscientific Darwin theory' (evolution) from the syllabus and making the religious lessons compulsory at every level of education. “We can’t let our offspring be atheists. Sleep should break with tunes of Azan in the country of ninety per cent Muslims,” he said. Amir Mufti Rezaul alleged that a conspiracy of establishing Hinduism and atheism was going on in the country. Read: Prophet remarks: Police halt Islami Andolan’s march towards Indian High Commission After the rally, a procession led by the party’s leader was heading towards the Education Ministry.However, law enforcers intercepted them, spreading panic in and around the area. Later, a team of five members of the party submitted a memorandum containing their demands to the education secretary after police gave them clearance to march.