Muktadesh Desk: Several parties have gathered in front of the Election Commission (EC) with various demands, including the implementation of the July Charter and a referendum in November. They have been coming to the EC with processions under different banners since Thursday (October 30) morning. It is known that a memorandum will be submitted to the Election Commission after the protest.
Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan, Khilafat Majlis, Nezami Islam Party, Khilafat Andolan, Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA), and Development Party will submit a memorandum to the EC with the aim of realizing five-point demands.
JAGPA, Khilafat Majlis, and Islami Andolan participated in the rally at around 11:30 am. Other parties are also participating in the rally in phases.
Islami Andolan Bangladesh Secretary General Hafez Maulana Principal Yunus Ahmed said, “A referendum should be held in November before the national elections. The July Charter should be given a legal basis.” Even if the government spends some money, a referendum must be organized, otherwise there will be no fair elections.’
Rashed Pradhan, vice-president and party chief of the National Democratic Party (NDP), said, ‘I have come to submit a memorandum to the Election Commission to give the July Charter a legal basis. There is no alternative to a referendum to implement the July Charter.’
