The BNP on Tuesday said the interim government could arrange the next national election by August this year in the greater interest of the country, report agencies.
"We think that the election is possible in the middle of this year, and that means between July and August," said party Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
He made the remarks while addressing a press conference at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office, discussing the outcome of the party's standing committee meeting held on Monday night.
Fakhrul called upon the interim government, the Election Commission and political parties to take steps to arrange the election by the middle of this year.
"We believe there is no reason to delay the election when the Election Commission has been formed and relative stability has been restored in governance," he said.
The BNP leader said the Election Reform Commission formed by the government is also set to present its report today (Wednesday).
"So, we do not think there is any justification for further delaying the elections. The longer the delay, the deeper the political and economic crisis becomes," he said.
Fakhrul mentioned that they have long been saying there is no alternative to an elected government, as it is the cornerstone of democracy.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission Secretariat says it is making preparations for elections no earlier than later this year.
Election Commission, or EC, Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said preparations were under way for elections to be held between the end of 2025 and middle of 2026, aligning with a timeline proposed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.
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