A delegation of the BNP leaders is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to discuss the prevailing situation in the country. They will also deliberate on the roadmap for the forthcoming national election.
The BNP delegation, led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, will meet the chief adviser at his official residence in Jamuna this evening to present the party’s stance on the current national situation, BNP media cell member Syrul Kabir Khan told Daily Sun.

He stated that during the meeting, the BNP will discuss the present state of the country in light of the recent speech made by ousted fascist prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as incidents of vandalism involving the houses of Awami League leaders, including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Dhanmondi 32 residence.
At a BNP Standing Committee meeting held on Friday, it was decided that the party delegation would meet the Chief Adviser to express their views on these incidents and discuss the upcoming parliamentary elections.

During the meeting, the party also resolved not to directly accuse any party or individual regarding these incidents. No specific programme will be announced on the matter. However, the party will emphasise through speeches at various meetings and seminars that they do not support such actions.

Additionally, the BNP has issued urgent instructions to its leaders and activists, advising them against engaging in any form of disorderly or violent activities. The party suspects that there may be a conspiracy to create unrest in the country, potentially aimed at delaying the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Meanwhile, a three-member BNP delegation held a meeting with the Election Commission (EC), including the Chief Election Commissioner, to discuss preparations for the upcoming national election at the EC Bhaban on Sunday.

Led by BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, the delegation also included party Standing Committee members Salahuddin Ahmed and Selima Rahman.
In response to a question, Nazrul Islam Khan stated, “Since it is the government’s responsibility to announce the election date, we will have a discussion with the chief adviser tomorrow, where we will raise this issue and present the election roadmap.”
He mentioned that during the meeting with the EC, they discussed the general elections and exchanged views on the commission’s current activities and preparations for the forthcoming polls.

“We have exchanged views with the Election Commission regarding their ongoing tasks and preparations for the national elections,” said Nazrul Islam Khan.
He further stated that, following discussions, they believe the EC will be fully prepared to update the voter list and conduct elections by this May or June.
The BNP Standing Committee member noted that the EC does not currently have the authority to make a final decision on this matter.
“According to the country’s constitution and laws, if a government resigns, elections should be held within 90 days.”
“But now, the country is not operating under that law. At this stage, a request must come from the government based on political consensus, and only then can the Election Commission proceed with organising the elections,” he added.

Nazrul Islam Khan expressed confidence that if preparations are completed by May or June, any outstanding issues could be resolved swiftly, allowing for timely national elections.
Responding to a question about whether he was satisfied with the Election Commission’s preparations, he said, “We understand that they are carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law.”

Regarding the recommendations of the Reform Commission, he commented, “The government will discuss the recommendations with relevant stakeholders. If any changes to laws or regulations arise from these discussions, the Election Commission will be required to implement them.”
“If we believe that any proposal from the Reform Commission hinders the prospect of fair elections, it is not only the Election Commission that should oppose it – we will also resist it. However, this is not a matter for direct discussion with the commission. This is not a question of cooperation. They will express their views, and we will state our position,” he concluded.