BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that a deliberate attempt may be underway to create unrest aimed at delaying Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections and obstructing the country’s democratic process. Speaking to journalists in Gulshan on Friday, he said the party strongly condemns such activities and called on the government to take strict legal measures against those responsible.

Ahmed also criticized the authorities for failing to anticipate the situation, noting that intelligence reports and preventive measures should have been in place. He claimed that certain locations were targeted in advance, suggesting a coordinated plan to destabilize the nation. The BNP leader emphasized that no conspiracy can derail Bangladesh’s democratic journey.

He further mentioned that preparations are being made for the return of acting BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, with security coordination ongoing between the party and the government. The related program, scheduled for December 25, will be limited in scale and not a public rally, he clarified.