The election that Dr. Yunus is set to organize is biased and retaliatory.
By excluding the Awami League and other parties aligned with the spirit of the Liberation War, this election is being conducted in a manner that has drawn criticism both domestically and internationally.
The election is already being viewed as government-engineered and one-sided. As election day draws nearer, the country is rapidly heading toward political instability.
The Awami League and several other political parties are not being given the opportunity to participate in the election, and those denied participation have already announced a boycott.
Nearly 70 percent of the country’s population has taken a stand against this one-sided election.
This clearly shows that without public trust and support, no election can ever be acceptable.
The tension that has emerged on the eve of the election is not merely a struggle for power; it also calls into question the future of the country’s democracy.
Controversy over government interference has spread widely. The participation of government officials and employees is unusually high, while the general public is effectively staying away from voting. This situation poses a serious challenge to the election’s legitimacy and to public trust.
At the same time, there are rumors that if electoral violence escalates to an extreme level, Dr. Yunus may leave the country and relocate to East Timor.
He has substantial investments there and plans to settle there permanently in the future. The erosion of confidence in the country and a turn toward foreign investment raise deep concerns for the nation’s political and economic stability.
The Jamaat–NCP alliance is also planning to exert influence over the election. If they cannot secure victory through the army and the Election Commission, they may attempt to create conditions in the days leading up to the vote that would paralyze the entire election process. This would amount to a direct deprivation of the people’s right to vote.
History has shown that violence and undemocratic paths never resolve crises. At this moment, it is the responsibility of the state, the Election Commission, political parties, and conscious citizens to restore democratic processes and public trust. To achieve this, it is absolutely essential to ensure that all political parties are given the opportunity to participate in the election.
