With the national election possibly set for February, the BNP insists on holding it before Ramadan in 2026, while Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP demand major reforms and local polls first. Though BNP has shown flexibility, agreeing to February elections in a meeting with the interim government, it now emphasizes that full consensus on every issue is unrealistic. BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed views other parties' positions as part of political bargaining ahead of the vote, reflecting deeper negotiations behind public statements.