Dhaka, July 12 -- Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), issued a stern warning on Friday, declaring that the people of Bangladesh would not accept a national election held without comprehensive institutional reforms and judicial accountability.

Speaking at a public rally at Zero Point in Jessore city as part of the NCP's ongoing July March campaign, Nahid accused those advocating for elections under the current conditions of attempting to obstruct the country's democratic progress.

"Any election held without first ensuring reform will plunge Bangladesh back into darkness," he warned. "But the NCP will not allow that to happen. We are committed to building an economy rooted in justice and a political system that reflec...