Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum, political parties in Bangladesh addressed the nation on the state television, outlining their visions for governance, reform, and citizen welfare.

They emphasised the need for justice-based, corruption-free governance, economic fairness, and protection of citizens’ rights, urging voters to actively participate and support their candidates.

Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) President Kazi Sajjad Zahir Chandan warned of a “deep systemic crisis” marked by inequality, democratic decline, and falling living standards.

He called for structural change inspired by the 1971 Liberation War and the July 2024 Uprising, promising universal healthcare, free education, guaranteed employment for families, food rationing, and workers’ protections.

Urging voters to resist manipulation, he said the "sickle" symbol represents “ending exploitation, reducing inequality, and giving workers a voice in parliament”.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque called for an “insaf-based, corruption-free Islamic welfare state,” stressing that “changing governments is not enough -- the system must change.”

He promised job guarantees for youth, fair prices for farmers, women’s safety, protection for workers, and governance based on justice and accountability, urging voters to support Khelafat Majlis candidates with the "rickshaw" symbol and back the referendum with a “yes” vote.

“Your vote can be a stand against injustice and a step toward a humane Bangladesh,” he said.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan Manjur described the election as a chance for “real democracy”, pointing to the failures of past elections and promising a “Bangladesh 2.0” based on justice, accountability, and citizen rights.

His party’s priorities include constitutional and election reforms, national health insurance, youth employment, education reform, and zero tolerance for corruption and political violence.

Manjur asked voters to support the AB Party’s "eagle" symbol and allied candidates, saying, “This election is about returning the country to its people.”

Bangladesh Labour Party Chairman Mostafizur Rahman Iran outlined plans for a justice-based welfare state addressing corruption, unemployment, and rising prices.

He pledged affordable healthcare, low-cost housing, youth employment, fair farm prices, factory reopening, and anti-corruption measures, describing the party’s goal as an “insaf-based, exploitation-free Bangladesh.”

Iran called for peaceful participation and asked voters to support the Pineapple symbol.

Bangladesh Socialist Party (Marxist) Coordinator Masud Rana invoked the July 2024 People’s Uprising, criticising decades of corruption, inequality, and foreign influence.

He emphasised that elections alone cannot deliver justice and promised workers’ and farmers’ rights, guaranteed employment, universal healthcare and education, land reform, women’s protection, and preservation of cultural diversity.

Rana urged citizens to vote for candidates under the "scissors" symbol and engage in grassroots movements to ensure a fair and equitable Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Muslim League President Zubeida Kader Chowdhury highlighted the party’s commitment to justice, anti-corruption governance, Islamic values, social welfare, education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, agriculture, employment, and infrastructure development.

She stressed national sovereignty, fair foreign policy, and protection of marginalised communities, urging voters to support the "lantern" symbol and vote “yes” in the referendum to realise a prosperous, ethical, and equitable Bangladesh.