BNP leader Zainul Abdin Farooq has accused political actors of plotting against the long-anticipated national elections. He warned that any election-related conspiracy by the interim government would be resisted by the people, not just BNP. Farooq recalled the bloodshed of August 5 that ended authoritarian rule, saying some have exploited that sacrifice for their own political gain. He criticized those advocating for a proportional representation system, claiming it undermines voting rights. Farooq cautioned that Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s government would be tarnished in history if it failed to ensure a free and transparent election.