ছবি: শনিবার (১৭ জানুয়ারি) মগবাজারে অবস্থিত দলটির কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যালয়ে বৈঠকটি সকাল ৯টায় শুরু হয়ে রাত সাড়ে ৯টা পর্যন্ত চলে।
The central executive council of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held an extended closed-door meeting lasting nearly twelve and a half hours, generating renewed political interest ahead of the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election. Convened at the party’s central office, the discussion reportedly focused on outlining strategic plans, policy frameworks, and organizational measures related to electoral participation and campaign execution. Senior leadership including the party chief, deputy leaders, secretary general, assistant secretaries, and members of the executive council were present throughout the session. According to information shared by party sources, the meeting covered drafting of the election manifesto, development of policy papers, and technical preparations such as the use of CCTV at polling centers and ensuring a level playing field for all contestants. Issues concerning campaign logistics, voter engagement, and the prevailing law-and-order situation were also reviewed. In addition, a promotional tour program for the party’s leadership across Dhaka and other regions of the country was finalized as part of a broader pre-election campaign. Subject-matter experts and members of the women’s wing reportedly joined portions of the discussions to provide input on policy design, organizational mobilization, and representation of women in electoral processes. Observers note that the party’s extended discussion indicates a phase of internal deliberation over participation strategies, coalition prospects, and possible electoral positioning. While the party has not publicly disclosed whether it intends to contest independently, forge alliances, or pursue alternative strategies, analysts believe that registration-related issues, manifesto preparation, and political messaging were central to the meeting. Over recent years, the shifting political landscape, evolving electoral mechanisms, and broader democratic environment have pushed political parties to reassess organizational structures and campaign priorities, and this session appeared to reflect that reality. The length and intensity of the meeting have further fueled speculation that the party is nearing final decisions regarding its election approach, while observers remain watchful of how these internal conclusions translate into public political movements in the coming days.
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