Nahid Islam, who rose to prominence during the 2024 protests against Sheikh Hasina, has alleged a tacit understanding between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, India and the Awami League following his party’s poor showing in the February 12 elections.
Islam’s National Citizens Party managed only six seats, while the BNP secured a dominant two-thirds majority with 212 seats in the Jatiya Sangsad. The Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats.
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Addressing reporters in Dhaka, Islam claimed recent reopening of Awami League offices in several districts indicated tacit approval from the new BNP government. He argued such political activity would not have been possible without a “green signal”.
Despite alleging manipulation, Islam said the NCP accepted the results in the interest of democratic stability. He also urged the BNP-led administration to convene Parliament and the Constitutional Reform Council without delay.
The Awami League had been barred from contesting the election by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
Islam’s remarks come amid continuing tensions over post-election reforms and the implementation of the July Charter referendum, which expanded Parliament’s role in constitutional restructuring.
