Jamaat-led Alliance Warns of Protests Over Election ‘Rigging’ Claims

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance has threatened to launch street protests, alleging widespread "vote-rigging" and post-poll violence following Thursday’s national election.

Speaking at a press conference in Moghbazar on Friday night, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman claimed victory was "stolen" from several alliance candidates through manipulation. He warned that if administrative and legal remedies are not immediately provided to address these irregularities, the party will "chart its own course."

Allegations of Rigging and Violence

The alliance leaders alleged that while the voting atmosphere appeared calm to the public, the counting process was compromised.

Targeted Seats: National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam specifically cited Dhaka-13, Dhaka-8, and the constituency of Miah Golam Parwar as areas where results were "altered."

Statistical Claims: Islam alleged that approximately 10% of the total votes were manipulated to ensure the defeat of alliance candidates.

Post-Poll Attacks: Shafiqur Rahman further accused supporters of the winning party of carrying out arson and vandalism against the homes of alliance activists since the polls closed.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque placed the burden of national stability on the victors, likely referring to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which has claimed a landslide victory.

"It is the responsibility of the victors to maintain peace," Haque stated. "If they push the country toward instability or betray the spirit of the July Revolution, we will remain uncompromising."

The 13th National Election, held on February 12, 2026, was the first since the 2024 uprising. While international observers and the Election Commission reported a turnout of roughly 59.4%, the Jamaat-led opposition maintains that the mandate of the people was disrespected during the final tally.