Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded recounts in 30 constituencies, alleging widespread irregularities in the 13th parliamentary election, and moved to suspend both the results and oath-taking in those seats.
At a press conference at the party’s central office in Moghbazar on Saturday afternoon, Jamaat Assistant Secretary General and Head of Media Division Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer confirmed the move.
He said the party would pursue legal action to halt the announcement of results in the 30 constituencies and had applied to stop the swearing-in of newly elected members from those seats.
“After the election, Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists are being attacked across the country. Women are also being assaulted. In at least 30 constituencies, incidents including vote rigging, expelling polling agents and other untoward events occurred,” the Jamaat leader said.
At the briefing, he presented documents which he claimed showed specific irregularities in the announcement of results at several polling centres.
Jubayer alleged that in multiple constituencies Jamaat alliance candidates were leading in the final count but that the outcomes were later altered. “This cannot be accepted in any way,” he said.
Voting was held on Thursday in 299 constituencies. BNP is set to form the government with a two-thirds majority.
Election Commission published the gazette for 297 seats on Friday night.
Under court directives, results for two constituencies in Chattogram will be announced later. The election in Sherpur-3 remains suspended following the death of a Jamaat candidate.
Jamaat ameer outlines its role as opposition
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said the party will serve as a responsible opposition in parliament after accepting the election results.
In a post on his verified Facebook account at 1:44am on Saturday, he pledged commitment to a stable and effective democratic system, respect for the rule of law, and recognition of the overall election outcome.
Acknowledging party volunteers and supporters, he said, “Countless individuals have devoted their time, energy and belief to the cause. Many faced intimidation while exercising their democratic rights. Your courage has strengthened democracy in our country.”
Addressing party activists, he acknowledged their disappointment but said their efforts were not in vain.
“With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our presence in parliament and become one of the strongest opposition blocs in modern Bangladesh,” he said.
Reflecting on the broader political trajectory, he added, “History reminds us that political fortunes change. In 2008, the BNP won only 30 seats. Eighteen years later, they formed the government in 2026. Democratic politics is a long journey. Our path is clear — earn public trust, hold power accountable and prepare responsibly for the future.”
Shafiqur Rahman said Jamaat’s movement extends beyond elections.
“Our aim is to strengthen democratic culture, protect citizens’ rights and build a just and accountable state. We will serve as a responsible, principled and peaceful opposition while ensuring government accountability and contributing constructively to national development,” he said.
He concluded by reaffirming the party’s commitment to principled and peaceful politics.
