Jamaat Alleges Bias, Says Free Poll Conditions Absent in Bangladesh

• Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami claims conditions for free and fair elections are not yet established.
• The party alleges a section of the interim government favors a "particular political party" ahead of the February 12 general election.
• Jamaat, formerly a BNP ally, is now its main rival, with BNP seen as the frontrunner after Awami League's ban.
• Concerns were raised over continued killings of political leaders and activists across the country.
• Jamaat urged the Election Commission and law enforcement to act with "complete neutrality" and ensure law and order.

Why It Matters: Jamaat-e-Islami asserts free election conditions are absent in Bangladesh, citing official bias and political violence.