Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has alleged that the ousted Awami League is planning acts of sabotage on November 13 “under the guidance of Delhi,” using so-called lockdown program as a cover.

Speaking on Tuesday (November 11) afternoon at a grand rally, jointly organized by eight like-minded political parties to press for a five-point demand, Golam Porwar claimed that the government and its allies were conspiring to derail the ongoing reform process aimed at establishing a free, fair, and neutral electoral system.

“The massive gathering at the historic Paltan intersection will stand as a milestone in the nation’s political history,” said Porwar.

“After 54 years of independence, the people of Bangladesh are now eagerly waiting for a fair election. The National Consensus Commission, formed by interim government, had reached broad agreements on constitutional, political, administrative, and judicial reforms after nine months of dialogue. But since February 26 election announcement, various vested quarters have been hatching conspiracies,” he said.

Questioning the government’s claim that both a national referendum and general election could be held on same day, he said, “How can that be possible? Every constitutional expert in the country agrees that under the July National Charter, 48 major reforms have already been approved — including the separation of party leadership from government leadership, independent appointments to constitutional bodies, and the creation of a bicameral parliament. If these reforms are not legalized through a referendum, on what legal basis will the national election be held?”

The Jamaat secretary general further said, “Several legal scholars have cited Article 106 of the Constitution to validate the interim government’s authority, but there remains significant debate over its interpretation. Therefore, only through a referendum can the legal foundation of the July reforms be established. Otherwise, both the legitimacy of the upcoming national election and the implementation of these reforms will remain in question.”

Touching on the ongoing trials for crimes against humanity, Porwar said, “We had included the prosecution of war criminals in our five-point demands. We welcome the progress being made in the tribunal. But as verdicts are expected in November, fascist elements are again plotting nationwide violence — hurling crude bombs and setting vehicles on fire to destabilize the country.”

Addressing the Home Minister and government officials, he warned, “We have information that armed miscreants are taking shelter in hotels across Dhaka. Conduct raids, arrest the fascists, and immediately create the legal foundation for the July Charter. Then, announce the election schedule for February. The nation is ready to cooperate with the government if it acts lawfully.”

The rally was presided over by Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Amir, Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Pir Saheb of Charmonai). Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Amir, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, attended as the chief guest.

Porwar concluded by urging all opposition and reformist groups to remain united against “foreign interference and domestic fascism,” emphasizing that “the people’s mandate must be earned through lawful reform, not sabotage or deceit.”