Dhaka, May 21 (V7N) — Following the political changes that emerged after the July uprising, a wave of new political entities rushed to seek registration with the Election Commission (EC). However, most of these parties have failed to meet the minimum requirements set by the commission, raising concerns among political analysts about the motives behind this sudden influx.

According to EC sources, 65 parties submitted applications for registration following the installation of the interim government. But upon scrutiny, the commission found that at least 50 of them failed to fulfill the necessary criteria.

The EC’s registration guidelines require political parties to maintain active offices, conduct organizational activities, and maintain a minimum level of public engagement and representation. However, investigations revealed that many parties lack even basic infrastructure.

For instance, the Bangladesh Bekarmukt Parishad listed a party office in a building in Paltan. Upon inspection, it was found to be locked and inactive. A similar situation was observed with Democratic Citizen Power, while the Gana Abhijatra Party claimed its office was located in Sharif Mansion, Motijheel, but it could not be traced there. A phone inquiry revealed that the party had yet to acquire a formal office.

Even among the parties that have established offices, many failed to demonstrate active political engagement or meet the EC’s organizational standards.

In contrast, a few parties have claimed to have fulfilled all EC requirements and are actively seeking registration.

Dr. Sabbir Ahmed, a political analyst and professor of Political Science at a local university, expressed concern over the trend. He noted, “The sudden interest from so many fringe parties suggests a possible coordinated agenda. The Election Commission must remain vigilant to prevent these registrations from being used to manipulate or undermine the credibility of upcoming elections.”

He further urged the commission to apply its scrutiny rigorously to ensure that only legitimate political entities are granted registration, cautioning that hastily registered parties could complicate the electoral landscape and lead to unnecessary controversy.

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