Gan Adhikar Parishad Demands National Election as Soon as Possible to Prevent Conspiracy

Oct 21, 2025
Politics

Photo: Rashed Khan, General Secretary of Gan Adhikar Parishad, speaking at a press conference at the central office of Gan Adhikar Parishad in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. (Collected)

Staff Reporter | PNN:

The Gan Adhikar Parishad has urged that the national election be held as soon as possible, warning that any delay will lead to increased conspiracies and unrest. They have called for the election to be conducted in January, although the interim government has planned to hold it in the first half of February.

The organization, led by former DUCS vice president Nurul Haq, believes that recent incidents of arson and unrest are attempts by “allies of corrupt authoritarian forces” to sabotage the election. They argue that such actions are intended to create a murky situation, paving the way for a one-sided rule once again.

The demand was made during a press conference held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Gan Adhikar Parishad central office in Bijoynagar, Dhaka.

Rashed Khan, General Secretary of Gan Adhikar Parishad, said, “Recent arson and disorder are aimed at sabotaging the election. The longer the election is delayed, the more conspiracies will grow. Therefore, it is essential to hold the national election in January.” He further emphasized that a quick implementation of the National Charter is necessary to ensure the legal basis of the national election.

To ensure a fair election, Rashed Khan recommended that officials involved in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections—including DCs, SPs, UNOs, election commission officials, and intelligence personnel—should be held accountable. He also stated that a fair election would not be possible without a change in the current administration. Moreover, he suggested that in the upcoming election, candidates from the Awami League, National Party, and the 14-party alliance should not participate, and their organizational activities should be prohibited.

During the press conference, Senior Joint General Secretary and spokesperson Hasan Al Mamun read a written statement highlighting incidents of arson and instability at key locations as a matter of serious concern. He emphasized that security should be strengthened at airports, land ports, and other critical facilities, and that government intelligence agencies should be tasked with conducting proper investigations into the incidents.

Other attendees at the press conference included senior members Abu Hanif, Shahidul Islam, Sarkar Nur-e Ershad Siddiqui, Joint General Secretary Zilu Khan, and other members of Gan Adhikar Parishad.