BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman stated that reform is a continuous process and not a fixed benchmark. Criticizing groups demanding reforms before elections, he said they are quietly announcing candidates while BNP refrains from doing so. Rahman reiterated that BNP proposed reforms during its worst repression, with leaders jailed and activists forced into hiding. He added that BNP has policy plans covering education, environment, and agriculture, and the implementation timeline will depend on future circumstances.