Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is planning to unite all opposition parties against the government in an effort to intensify its movement seeking a neutral government before the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The BNP has been holding simultaneous protests with other opposition parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon, calling for the resignation of the current government. However, the BNP now aims to bring all opposition parties, including those not currently participating in the simultaneous movement, onto a single platform.
BNP policymakers believe that uniting all opposition parties will strengthen the movement and increase pressure on the government to step down. They also believe that a united opposition will be more effective in campaigning against the upcoming elections, which they have declared a boycott of.
While there is a consensus among BNP policymakers to bring all opposition parties together, no final decision has been made. The party will soon begin formal discussions with allies and alliances to finalize the plan.
The BNP’s main target is to bring Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon into the united movement. However, these two parties have not yet agreed to join forces with the BNP. The BNP is also considering how the left-leaning parties involved in the simultaneous movement will react to a united movement with Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon.
Despite the challenges of uniting all opposition parties, the BNP is determined to move forward with its plan. The party believes that the upcoming elections will not be fair and credible under the current government, and that a united opposition can force the government to step down and create an environment for free and fair elections.
In the meantime, the BNP will continue its simultaneous protests with other opposition parties. The party will also organize demonstrations and rallies to mark 14 December Martyred Intellectuals Day and 16 December Victory Day.
The BNP’s efforts to unite the opposition will be closely watched in the coming weeks and months. If the party is successful, it could significantly impact the political landscape in Bangladesh and increase the chances of a neutral government before the upcoming elections.