BNP has expressed disappointment after a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, citing the lack of a definitive roadmap for the upcoming 13th national election.
Following nearly two hours of discussions on 16 April at Jamuna, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told reporters that the party remained dissatisfied with the outcome of the talks.
"We are not satisfied at all—this we’ve made abundantly clear," said Fakhrul.
"If the election is not held by December, the political, economic and social situation will further deteriorate, and it will become increasingly difficult to manage."
He stated that BNP had conveyed its deep concerns during the meeting, particularly regarding the need for a specific and credible timeline for the polls—something the party has long demanded.
Fakhrul reiterated BNP’s position that the country’s present political crisis requires a swift and acceptable election as a way forward.
He also noted that while the party is cooperating with ongoing reform initiatives, including commissions formed by the government, it has already submitted its feedback on these efforts.
"We’ve made it clear that if there is consensus among all political parties on certain issues, we are willing to draft a charter around them," he said. "Based on that, we can move towards the election, and any remaining reforms can be implemented by the future elected government."
Fakhrul further revealed that the Chief Adviser did not provide any firm deadlines but reiterated his intention to hold the election between December and June.
