Contests the Authenticity of Polls Attributed to Proportional Representation, Citing Connections to CA as Baseless: Media Organization
The recent claims circulating on social media suggesting that the upcoming 13th national election in Bangladesh will be conducted under the Proportional Representation (PR) system have been officially denied by the Press Wing of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. This misinformation, described as entirely false and baseless, has no basis in reality and does not represent the views or statements of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
On 26th June, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin held a courtesy meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. During this meeting, discussions were held on preparations for the upcoming national election, but no conversation about the election date or the voting method was mentioned. This meeting does not contradict the earlier clarification made by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser regarding the false information about the election system.
The discussion about the election system for the 13th national election in Bangladesh remains ongoing, and no definitive decision has been made. The Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system is a topic of discussion among political parties in the Consensus Commission dialogue. However, as of early July 2025, the official stance is that the electoral system for the 13th national election remains undecided, and the PR system has not been formally adopted.
It is important to note that among political parties, some Islamic groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan support proportional representation in elections, at least partly—in particular for the proposed Upper House and some also for the Lower House. However, major parties like BNP have expressed reservations, considering the PR system complex and preferring other methods of seat allocation.
The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser has stressed that no such statement has been made by Muhammad Yunus and has urged the public to be cautious of such misinformation. The false claim was circulated via some social media accounts and was also presented using a Photo Card. The discussions and meetings regarding the election system for the 13th national election in Bangladesh are ongoing, and any official announcements will be made through the appropriate channels.
In a statement to reporters, CEC AMM Nasir Uddin clarified that he made no mention of adopting a Proportional Representation (PR) system. The false claim about the PR system being adopted for the 13th national election in Bangladesh is still not supported by any official announcement. The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser has also confirmed that the claim is being used to spread misinformation.
In conclusion, it is crucial for the public to remain vigilant against the spread of misinformation and to verify information from reliable sources before sharing it. The official stance on the electoral system for the 13th national election in Bangladesh has not been decided, and the PR system has not been formally adopted as of early July 2025.
- Despite the falsified claims about the Proportional Representation (PR) system being adopted for the 13th national election in Bangladesh, the ongoing discussions and meetings regarding the election system have not resulted in any definitive decision being made as of early July 2025.
- The false information about the upcoming national election in Bangladesh being conducted under the PR system contradicts the official clarification made by the Press Wing of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the subsequent announcements from the Chief Election Commissioner, which have stressed that the electoral system for the 13th national election remains undecided and the PR system has not been formally adopted.
