Mamunul warns EC, some call reelection
Staff Reporter :
Mamunul Haque, Ameer of the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, has issued a stern warning to the Election Commission, stating that the commission will be held responsible if it fails to take proper measures to address alleged irregularities following the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Speaking in a live session on his verified Facebook page on Friday evening, Mamunul highlighted the significance of the Dhaka-13 constituency, describing it as “crucial for the nation, the people, and the pro-Islamic electorate.”
He said that Bangladesh KhelafatMajlis had fielded 26 candidates as part of the 11-party electoral alliance, and claimed that voters across the country had exercised their franchise in line with expectations.
While initially adopting a principled stance of accepting the results despite defeat, Mamunul said that alarming reports of irregularities have emerged over time.
He alleged that in many polling stations, voters’ choices and sentiments were disregarded, and that some areas had witnessed intimidation or manipulation of the electoral process.
Mamunul called on party supporters, volunteers, and well-wishers to remain alert and prepared to take action if necessary, emphasizing that they would not shy away from “strict measures” to protect the integrity of the vote and ensure that public trust is upheld.
Meanwhile, in Dhaka-7 (198), Md. Enayet Ullah — the 11-party alliance-backed candidate nominated by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami — has formally demanded the suspension of election results and a vote recount, citing serious irregularities.
Speaking at a press conference at the Jamaat central office, he detailed alleged manipulations during the counting process, including miscounted ballot bundles, intimidation of polling agents, exclusion of agents from result preparation, and withholding of original result sheets.
Written complaints regarding these issues have been submitted to the returning officer.
Besides, Dhaka-6 candidate Dr. Abdul Mannan also called for reelection in his constituency saying there were widespread irregularities occurred.
In Dhaka-14, BNP candidate Sanjida Islam Tuli also alleged “widespread fraud,” claiming that Jamaat activists disrupted polling and coerced volunteers, and she has formally requested the Election Commission to suspend results and order re-elections in the constituency.
Elsewhere, in Panchagarh-1, 11-party alliance candidate and National Citizen Party leader Sarjis Alam accused BNP activists of attacks on homes and shops, intimidation, and issuing threats to local residents.
In a Facebook post, he questioned BNP’s motives and the security of voters in his area.
As allegations and counter-allegations continue to emerge from multiple constituencies, the role of the Election Commission has come under sharp scrutiny.
Observers say that how the commission addresses these complaints will be pivotal in maintaining public confidence and safeguarding the credibility of Bangladesh’s electoral process.