Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.

Several political parties have criticised the Election Commission for amending the Representation of the People Order (RPO) and drafting the electoral code of conduct without prior consultation.

The BNP yesterday thanked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for confirming the February 2026 election plan and announcing that the July charter referendum will be held on the same day.

The National Citizen Party, founded by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July mass uprising, has criticised President Mohammad Shahabuddin issuing the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order, 2025.

Leaders question July Charter Implementation Order issued by the president

Party's official statement likely to come after 8:00pm

Porwar says chief adviser’s announcement ‘ignored people’s demand’

Warns against attempts to revive Hasina’s ‘authoritarian structure’

Chief adviser outlines referendum-linked roadmap

Police have set up 26 checkpoints across major roads and highways

Welcomed announcement of verdict date in case against Hasina

Tackling corruption and restoring law and order are top priorities of young voters ahead of the polls, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Centre (BYLC).

Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and six other like-minded parties yesterday warned that they may launch an indefinite sit-in programme until their five-point demand is met.

BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman yesterday questioned the logic of holding a referendum now, given that the country faces serious issues such as unemployment, unfair prices for farmers, and a failing education system.

Cautions against trying to prevent BNP from winning with people's support through dishonest tactics

HC granted her bail on Nov 9

Urges govt to keep law enforcement vigilant

Physicians emerge as one of the largest professional blocs running for election

Warn of indefinite sit-in in front of chief adviser's residence if demands unmet

Party also demands exclusion of AL-led alliance and Jatiya Party from electoral dialogue