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The Left Democratic Alliance questioned the timeline of the national elections announced by Chief Advisor Yunus in his address to the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.
The alliance believes the decision to hold the elections in April 2026 instead of December this year is a “desire to prolong power”, through which a party or group’s “special interests” will be allegedly protected.
In a media statement on Saturday, the leaders of the alliance criticised the chief advisor's statements on the “humanitarian corridor” and management of the Chattogram Port, reports bdnews24.com.
Considering Ramadan, exams, paddy harvesting season, and monsoon, the statement mentioned elections at that time are “not acceptable”.
Leaders of the Left Democratic Alliance say it is “entirely possible” to transfer power to an elected government within this year through necessary reforms.
They also said visible progress can be made in bringing the perpetrators of the July-August massacre to justice.
“Delaying the elections is a despicable attempt to bring the country under the influence of imperialist hegemonic powers, which can plunge the country into a long-term crisis,” the statement said.
Terming the chief advisor’s speech as “contempt for the common people”, the alliance leaders have called on everyone to “unite” before the election and against any activities that are against the country’s sovereignty, security and public interest.