The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday accused Jamaat-e-Islami of spreading “fascist propaganda,” political double standards, and misleading narratives to influence voters in the upcoming election.
Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka, BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson and adviser to the party chairperson, Mahdi Amin, said Jamaat is branding BNP as a “world champion of corruption” to mislead the public—claims he described as detached from reality and politically motivated.
He highlighted that corruption levels declined during BNP’s tenure, a trend reflected in international indices. He also noted that Jamaat, which held ministerial posts and parliamentary seats between 2001 and 2006, had raised no objections about corruption during that period. “Now, in the election field, they are continuing the same old fascist propaganda, which is nothing but blatant political hypocrisy,” Mahdi said.
Mahdi also accused Jamaat of exploiting religious sentiments to win votes, citing promises of heaven, oaths on the Holy Quran, and financial inducements. He added that those allegedly involved in vote-buying lack credibility when lecturing others on corruption, and such actions violate the electoral code and threaten the democratic system.
He called on the Election Commission to take stricter action against attempts to manipulate the public mandate through disinformation and “fascist politics.” He said the BNP would continue its political and constitutional struggle and work to raise awareness about Jamaat’s campaigns.