Jamaat calls for national election between December and April

Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed its desire to hold the next national election between December this year and April next year.

The party conveyed this position during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday afternoon, according to local media.

Jamaat’s Deputy Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said the party is flexible on the election date but prefers it within the December-April timeframe.

Discussions also covered political reforms, aiming for completion by July. Taher added that all parties would meet from tomorrow to seek consensus on outstanding issues, with a final charter expected in July.

Regarding the election schedule, Taher said while some parties favour December, Jamaat ruled out May and June due to unsuitable weather conditions. They urged the Chief Adviser to announce a date within the suggested timeframe to alleviate public uncertainty.

Other topics included establishing voting rights for expatriates and ensuring a level playing field for all political parties.