As political tension continues to rise in Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary election, Sajeeb Wazed Joy—son of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and former ICT adviser—has commented on the party’s possible course of action. In an interview with India’s influential news outlet India Today, Joy said the Awami League’s objective is to stop the election and that the movement could turn violent in the capital, Dhaka.

In the interview, Sajeeb Wazed Joy stated, “At this moment, our goal is to stop the election.” He said the party would launch a movement against holding the election and warned that, given the current realities, such protests may not remain peaceful. According to him, there is a risk that demonstrations could escalate into violence centered in Dhaka.

These remarks come at a time when security analysts and political observers have been expressing concern over the country’s overall situation. They note that recent incidents, allegations of attacks, and fears of sabotage have made the internal security environment increasingly fragile, raising the possibility of organized unrest and chaos.

Following the publication of Joy’s comments in Indian media, strong reactions have emerged across Bangladesh’s political arena. Opposition parties view the statement as a clear indication of a deliberate attempt to derail the election and have described it as a threat to the democratic process.

Political analysts believe that such an explicit statement from a member of a highly influential political family could further inflame tensions ahead of the election. They warn that remarks of this nature may place additional pressure and challenges on the administration and law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile, the Awami League has not yet issued any official clarification or position regarding Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s comments. However, several party leaders have claimed that the government and the administration bear responsibility for the crisis surrounding the election.

Notably, the political climate in the country is already tense ahead of the upcoming national election. In this context, observers fear that such comments made to foreign media could further complicate the situation.