Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday alleged that the country’s administration is gradually leaning toward a particular political party, warning that such a trend could undermine public confidence in a free and fair election and place the Election Commission’s neutrality in question.

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher made the remarks while speaking to reporters around 8:00 PM after a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna on Sunday.

Dr Taher claimed that signs of administrative bias toward BNP have become increasingly visible across the country, particularly in the conduct of field-level officials such as superintendents of police (SPs) and deputy commissioners (DCs), who are also serving as returning officers.

He said Jamaat has already prepared a list of such officials, although no written complaint has yet been submitted as the situation is still being monitored.

He further alleged that over the past two to three weeks, excessive security and protocol extended to a top leader of a single political party constituted a direct violation of the principle of a level playing field in the election.

“We have no objection to anyone’s security arrangements,” he said, “but as a major political party, similar treatment must be ensured for Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Otherwise, it will be seen as discriminatory.”

Dr Taher warned that if Election Commission fails to take effective action against such disparities, the nation will view it as a biased failure, leading to a complete breakdown of the level playing field.

He said these concerns were directly raised with the chief adviser and Jamaat sought his intervention should the Election Commission fail to act appropriately.

While expressing confidence that the chief adviser personally wants a free and fair election, Dr Taher alleged that some advisers surrounding him were attempting to mislead him, urging that the matter be taken seriously.

On a positive note, the Jamaat leader expressed optimism over the long-standing demand to install CCTV cameras at polling centres.

He said the chief adviser had assured them that a cabinet-level decision has been taken to install CCTV cameras at every polling station and that the necessary funds have already been allocated.

“If CCTV cameras are installed reportedly at all polling centres, we will consider it a significant and positive step,” Dr Taher said, adding that Jamaat has already conveyed its advance appreciation to the chief adviser for the initiative.