Mixed Political Reactions

The proclamation received a generally positive, though cautious, response from major political parties.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) welcomed the move. Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed stated,

“This is a long-overdue step. The BNP fully supports the constitutional recognition of the uprising and the Chief Adviser’s proposed electoral roadmap.” However, several parties voiced reservations regarding aspects of the final document.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, criticised the document for failing to reflect “broader public aspirations,” particularly around transitional justice and the protection of religious rights.

The National Citizen Party (NCP), while broadly supportive, called for greater clarity on electoral safeguards. Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said at a press briefing:
“The proclamation should have gone further in outlining electoral neutrality, a level playing field, and administrative reforms.”

Meanwhile, Gana Adhikar Parishad leader Rashed Khan dismissed the proclamation as based on a “false historical narrative,” calling it politically expedient and lacking completeness.