Jamaat seeks national polls after consensus on reforms

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today called for a national election once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reforms.

Following a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher outlined the party's stance.

When asked whether they had proposed specific plans for the election during the meeting, Taher said, "We stated that once all parties reach a consensus on the necessary reforms, the election should be held as soon as possible. The chief adviser mentioned that the national election will take place in December. We are monitoring how the process unfolds."

He added that discussions had already been held with political parties and stakeholders regarding the interim government's role, and separate talks would follow to implement the reforms.

"After reviewing the reform proposals, further discussions will be held between Jamaat-e-Islami and the government, where we will communicate our key decisions," he said.

Jamaat General Secretary Mia Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad also attended the meeting.