National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has underscored the imperative of enhancing law and order in the run-up to the elections, asserting that the responsibility does not rest solely on the NCP but on all political parties and the government alike.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday (7 March) at the NCP office in Rupayan Tower, Banglamotor, the capital, he stressed that ensuring stability ahead of the polls requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders in the political landscape.
Earlier, during an interview with Reuters, he said Bangladesh's interim government has been unable to fully ensure public safety and holding a general election this year will be difficult.
The interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said this month that elections could be held by the end of 2025 although unrest has continued.
"In the past seven months, we all expected the policing system, law and order to be restored through short-term reforms. It has happened to an extent, but not up to our expectations," said Nahid Islam.
"In the current law and order situation and policing system, I don't think it is possible to hold a national election," the 26-year-old said in his first interview as NCP head at his government-provided villa in Dhaka.
