BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the interim government to uphold the highest level of neutrality and refrain from becoming a tool for advancing the agenda of any political organisation.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the party’s office in Gulshan, Fakhrul shared the BNP’s stance following a meeting on Thursday. He expressed concerns about the involvement of some advisers in the interim government who are allegedly aiding the formation of a political party.
In a written statement, he said, “The suspicion has arisen among the public as some advisers of the interim government are actively involved in forming a political organization while still in office. Evidence suggests they have used the administration to facilitate this process, which is alarming for the country and democracy.”
Fakhrul dismissed the ongoing debate on whether electoral reforms should precede or follow the elections, emphasizing that both processes can happen simultaneously.
He proposed the creation of a “Charter of Reform” through a consensus among political parties, which would guide the elected government in implementing the necessary changes. “Reform is a continuous process. The interim government’s primary focus should be on organizing a free and fair election with necessary reforms and promptly transferring power to an elected government,” he added.
Fakhrul further stressed that sustainable reforms could only be achieved by an elected government accountable to the people and committed to justice and good governance.
The BNP’s statement comes amid heightened political tensions and growing concerns about the interim government’s impartiality in the lead-up to the national election.
