Jamaat threatened to take to the streets…boycotted BNP’s swearing-in ceremony, appealed to people not to lose hope

New Delhi : Political tension has once again increased in Bangladesh. In the February 12 elections, Tariq Rahman’s BNP formed the government by winning 212 seats, but allies Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party have been adopting an aggressive stance since day one. BNP MPs took the oath as Members of Parliament, but refused to take the oath of the Constitutional Reform Council related to the July Charter. Angered by this, Jamaat and NCP boycotted the cabinet swearing-in ceremony and warned of protest on the streets.

double oath controversy

Let us tell you that elected MPs in Bangladesh have to take two different oaths. One as an ordinary MP and the other as a member of the Constitutional Reform Council under the July Charter. BNP refused this second oath. Jamaat leader Shafiqul Islam Masood said that this decision was taken in the parliamentary meeting of the party. Jamaat and NCP are very angry with this attitude of BNP.

What is July Charter?

The July Charter is an important document, which was adopted by the interim government on 17 October 2025. Its purpose is to convert Parliament into a Constituent Assembly for 180 days. This gives the new government the right to make major changes in the constitution, democratic institutions and processes. In the referendum held on February 12, 62 percent people supported it. BNP signed it, but is now objecting to the final version.

Advice not taken while preparing the charter

BNP says that it was not properly consulted in preparing the charter. The party had signed reluctantly, but is now claiming that many new things have been added to the final document, on which it does not agree. Earlier BNP was only in favor of holding elections, whereas Jamaat and NCP were emphasizing on reforms. The interim government of Mohammad Yunus got both the works done simultaneously.

BNP termed as fascist force

Jamaat general secretary Mia Golam Parwar called BNP a fascist force. He alleged election manipulation, post-poll violence and alleged gang rape of a woman NCP supporter in Noakhali. The Jamaat-NCP alliance clearly said that they will take to the streets. NCP’s Nasiruddin Patwari talked about making Tariq Rehman accountable and appealed to the people not to lose courage.

fear of political crisis

This incident seems to be the beginning of a new crisis in Bangladesh. Just as there were movements against Sheikh Hasina in 2024, now the protests against the July Charter and electoral irregularities may intensify. As soon as the BNP government was formed, conflicts with allies started. If there are big demonstrations on the streets, it could have a deep impact on political stability.