The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has expressed disappointment over the timeline announced by Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus for the next national election, which is set for the first half of April 2026.
CPB General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince questioned the rationale behind pushing the election to April next year, stating that it fails to reflect the will of the people and most political parties.
Speaking in response to the Chief Advisor’s televised address on Friday evening, Prince said, “We do not understand why he felt the need to delay the election until April.
The people`s demand, as well as that of most political forces, has been clear: Bangladesh must have an elected government within 2025.”
Prince criticized the caretaker government`s approach, warning that further delays in restoring an elected administration would deepen the crisis for ordinary citizens.
“The way this interim government is operating, the more time it takes, the more the livelihood crisis of the people will intensify,” he said.
He also expressed concern that ongoing issues, such as those involving the Chittagong Port, would increasingly serve foreign interests rather than the country’s own.
He urged the Chief Advisor to instruct the Election Commission to ensure the election is held within the current year. “It is crucial, in the interest of the nation, that elections be conducted in 2025,” he asserted.
Prince also indicated that CPB’s final stance on the Chief Advisor’s statement would be determined after consultations with allied parties and pro-democracy movements.
“Our collective response will come after discussions within our party, alliances, and the broader democratic forces,” he added.
