BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has criticized the interim government for not meeting with party chairperson Khaleda Zia over the past ten months.

“Although there was some interaction during Armed Forces Day, we expected a political meeting to discuss future governance, trials for Sheikh Hasina, necessary reforms, and the national election,” he said.

Annie expressed hope that such a meeting would still take place. He praised Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus as a “good man” and noted his recent visit to London, where he met with BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman to discuss elections and reforms.

He added that the London meeting was well-received by the public, though “a few individuals are struggling to accept it,” and also condemned what he called the Awami League’s authoritarian governance.