Staff Correspondent

Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed concerns that the neutrality of the interim government has been compromised by the joint press conference and statement following the chief adviser’s meeting with 'a political party' in London.

The party alleged that the chief adviser’s meeting with 'a political leader', meaning Tarique Rahman, in London during his UK visit, and the joint press briefing and statement, undermines Bangladesh’s political culture and suggests favouritism toward a particular party.

Jamaat contends that such actions threaten the perceived impartiality of the government.

These remarks were made during a Jamaat executive council meeting at the party’s central office in Dhaka on Saturday, chaired by its Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.

According to the statement, on June 13, the chief adviser’s meeting with BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in London was considered routine by Jamaat.

It also mentioned that the interim government’s chief adviser has previously held both separate and joint meetings with various political entities.

It further said that in his address to the nation on June 6, the chief adviser announced the roadmap for the national elections in the first half of April 2026.

The party believes it was appropriate for him to engage with multiple political parties after his London meeting with Tarique Rahman and to share his perspectives.

The party criticised the joint press conference, stating that it was morally inappropriate for the head of the government to publicly align with a single party.

Jamaat expressed concern that such actions have fuelled doubts among the public regarding the fairness and transparency of the upcoming elections.

Jamaat urged the interim government to ensure a level playing field for free, fair, and credible elections and called for decisive measures to uphold justice and reform.

In addition, the executive council of Jamaat called on the government to clarify the role of the chief adviser, emphasising the need to dispel doubts about the government’s impartiality and to foster confidence in the electoral process.