Dhaka, Feb 7 (V7N) — Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday alleged that law enforcement officials have attempted to influence the election by targeting its candidates in several constituencies. In a press conference at the party’s Moghbazar office, Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer claimed that officers held secret meetings against Jamaat candidates and spoke to them in threatening tones. He specifically mentioned Silhet-1 and Cox’s Bazar-2, the latter contested by senior party leader Hamidur Rahman Azad.

Jubayer further alleged that presiding officers were being intimidated and warned that while the code of electoral conduct is being violated nationwide, the Election Commission has taken no action.

Highlighting recent security concerns, Jubayer said that modern firearms, both locally made and U.S.-manufactured, were recovered from houses of youth and student wing leaders, suggesting the weapons were being stockpiled for electoral use. He also claimed incidents of murder, sexual assault, extortion, and attacks on female Jamaat campaigners have occurred, with Jamaat candidates facing barriers during campaigning.

Addressing legal concerns, Jubayer expressed apprehension over the bail of an official previously arrested in a hacking case involving the Jamaat Ameer, alleging that supporters of BNP leader Abdul Awal Mintu exerted pressure on the police.

Jubayer’s statements underscore Jamaat’s warning that alleged election interference and violence could undermine free and fair electoral processes.

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