Delaying elections under the pretense of reform is not justified, according to Gayeshwar.
Bangladesh's next general election is set to take place in early February 2026, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. The election, scheduled for the first week of February, aims to avoid campaigning during Ramadan and aligns with political demands, particularly from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The BNP, led by Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, has historically favoured an early election schedule to facilitate smoother campaigning and governance planning. However, specific comments from Mr. Roy regarding the upcoming election were not directly found in the latest reports.
The interim government, under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, is overseeing preparations for the election and working to restore public trust in the electoral process. The Awami League, led by exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, remains banned from participation.
Law and order are reported to be stable, with election authorities committing to ensuring peaceful voting conditions. In a recent development, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, as the chief guest at a victory rally discussion in Rangpur, emphasized the need for cooperation to prevent attempts to thwart the election process and expressed a desire to believe in the assurance given regarding the election of the chief adviser.
Mr. Roy also called upon BNP leaders and activists to work towards realizing the dream of equal rights in the new Bangladesh. Thousands of BNP leaders and activists participated in a victory procession in Rangpur, with Gayeshwar Chandra Roy warning of potential attempts to thwart the assurance of the election of the chief adviser.
Despite the challenges ahead, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy believes that the final victory will be achieved through elections. The people of the country have been waiting for over 15 years to vote, according to Mr. Roy. The veteran BNP leader also stated that BNP wants to realize the dream of the martyrs by establishing a new Bangladesh.
The event took place at the Grand Hotel intersection in Rangpur on August 6, with the victory rally and discussion organized by the district and metropolitan units of BNP. The people of Bangladesh eagerly await the upcoming general election, with the hope of a peaceful and fair voting process that will determine the country's future.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has historically advocated for an early election schedule, as evidenced by their stance on the upcoming general election in early February 2026. In light of the election, BNP leaders like Gayeshwar Chandra Roy have emphasized the need for cooperation to ensure a peaceful voting process, with the goal of realizing the dream of equal rights in the new Bangladesh. This discussion falls under the broader sectors of policy-and-legislation, politics, and general-news.
