Jamaat seeks national election after consensus on reforms
"After reviewing the reform proposals, separate discussions will be held with Jamaat-e-Islami and the government," Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today (15 February) called for holding the national election once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reforms.
Speaking to reporters after attending the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher shared the party's stance.
Asked if they had proposed any specific plans regarding the election, Taher said, "We have stated that once there is a consensus among all parties on the necessary reforms, the election should be held as soon as possible. The chief adviser has mentioned that the national election will be held by December. We are monitoring how the process moves forward."
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Taher added that meetings had already taken place with political parties and stakeholders regarding the interim government's role, and separate discussions will take place to implement the reforms, reports UNB.
"We welcome all positive decisions. Once the final recommendations from the reform commission are made, we will ensure the necessary preparations to hold the election promptly," Taher said.
"After reviewing the reform proposals, separate discussions will be held with Jamaat-e-Islami and the government, where we will communicate our primary decisions," he said.
Jamaat General Secretary Mia Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad were also present.
