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Published : 14 Jan 2026, 03:37 PM
Provocative statements by certain candidates constitute violations of the election code of conduct, BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas says.
He made the remarks to reporters near China Town Market in Naya Paltan around noon on Wednesday.
“Some candidates are making provocative statements. Their actions and words are highly inciting. They are violating the Election Commission’s rules by speaking out against other candidates. If you notice, some candidates in the constituency I am contesting are making baseless statements about me,” he said.
“They are deliberately using provocative language to irritate us. I will appeal to the Election Commission for their attention on this,” Abbas added.
However, he said he did not wish to react personally to the remarks. “I do not want to respond, and I will not respond. We want the election to be fair and peaceful,” he said.
Earlier, around 12:30pm, Abbas walked along the pavement in front of China Town Market in Naya Paltan, greeting hawkers, rickshaw drivers, and locals.
NOT CAMPAIGNING BUT JUST MEETING PEOPLE
Abbas said, “We have not formally started election campaigning. Right now, we are just meeting and talking to people in the area where I live. I am not conducting election activities yet.”
He added, “Meanwhile, I notice that some candidates are actively campaigning. I am not doing that. I am simply doing what is necessary—meeting people in the normal way. I am not soliciting votes. Once the official campaign starts, In Sha Allah, we will begin proper (election) activities.”
POSTAL BALLOTS
Abbas also expressed concern over postal ballot papers. “From what I have seen, this has been deliberately spread on social media to confuse voters. After stamping, it could become further confusing,” he said.
“I believe the Election Commission should immediately address this. Until it is corrected, sending the ballots out is not appropriate. I hope the commission will ensure neutrality and prevent bias in this matter,” he added.
NOT AN OUTSIDER IN DHAKA
Responding to questions about reports that bulldozers might be sent toward Shahjahanpur or that mobs are being incited, Abbas said, “I have heard these things from people. Mobocracy does not work everywhere and should not happen. By the grace of Allah, I am not an outsider in Dhaka. One cannot just do whatever one wants. They can try, but they must bear responsibility for it.”
He added, “Why would they come to Shahjahanpur? Am I committing a crime by contesting an election? I have participated in elections multiple times. I am not concerned about weak candidates talking against stronger ones.”
CONCERNED ABOUT LAW AND ORDER
Abbas expressed concern over the law-and-order situation, citing recent attacks on party activists.
“A few days ago, one of our activists was killed, and yesterday, another was attacked. Some candidates are making provocative statements that have caused the situation to deteriorate,” he said. He called on voters in his constituency to refrain from reacting to provocative words or acts. “Refrain means do not pay attention to it. Some people are trying to gain popularity through cheap means,” he said.
He also urged party leaders and activists to remain calm regardless of any provocation. “No matter what provocation occurs, do not become agitated. Leaders and activists must stay calm,” he said.
