DHAKA – Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met with representatives from seven political parties and one organization, including Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, to discuss proposals aimed at ensuring a fair and neutral election.

According to a report from The Daily Star, the proposals presented during the meeting covered a range of issues, including:

• Electoral reforms: Calling for a proportional representation system.
• Law and order restoration: Addressing the current security situation.
• Administrative neutrality: Ensuring the administration remains impartial.

Leaders from various parties voiced their concerns. A member of Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) stated that people’s aspirations have been unfulfilled for 53 years due to a flawed system. The chairman of the AB Party highlighted a recent university clash as a sign of poor coordination, and the general secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad alleged that two governments were operating simultaneously.

In response, Chief Adviser Yunus expressed his concern that certain groups are trying to create a volatile environment to disrupt the election process. He reiterated the government’s commitment to holding the election in the first half of February and urged all parties to remain cooperative.

The groups that attended the meeting were the AB Party, Ganosamhati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Nagarok Oikya, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Jatiya Gono Front, and Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh.

Source: This rewritten article is based on reporting from The Daily Star.