He also added that Jamaat had raised no objections about corruption when it held ministerial posts and parliamentary seats during the BNP tenure between 2001 and 2006. Mahdi also claimed that Jamaat was exploiting religious sentiments to influence voters through promises of heaven, oaths on the Quran, and offering financial benefits. Mahdi urged the Election Commission to take tougher measures against efforts to influence the public mandate by spreading disinformation and promoting “fascist politics”. He affirmed that the BNP would pursue its political and constitutional struggle, while exposing Jamaat’s campaigns. Bangladesh has been witnessing escalating political disputes ahead of the February 12 election.