Highlighting the party’s historical and emotional significance, he added, “No one in Bangladesh believes this can be a real election; no voter, no party worker believes this. Because the Awami League is the party that led the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh do not believe that there is any other party in Bangladesh more patriotic than this party. The Bangladesh Awami League is a party that originated from the hearts of the people. It is a party deeply connected to the soil and people of Bangladesh. Excluding this party, an election in Bangladesh is impossible; a fragmented election might be proposed, but there is no situation in Bangladesh to accept it.”
Nasim also referred to the international community’s stance on democratic norms, stating, “We have also seen that the international community, according to democratic principles, believes that an election in Bangladesh should be held with the participation of the Bangladesh Awami League. Through this, Bangladesh will achieve stability and political harmony, and the country will move towards progress and prosperity.”
Warning of serious consequences, he said, “If, instead, a so-called election is held under the guise of a farce, if the nation is misled and divided by creating discord and conflict, it will undermine the overall stability of the country. The so-called election being attempted on February 12th will fragment the country and destroy the national unity of the people.”Concluding his remarks, Nasim said that from the Awami League’s perspective, “we consider this an act of betrayal against the country and a suicidal act for the nation,” reiterating that Bangladesh is heading toward mock elections rather than a genuine democratic process.