BNP Standing Committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku alleged that certain factions are trying to disrupt Bangladesh’s democratic process by exploiting recent incidents to create instability.

Speaking to the family of child victim Sariya Akter — killed in the Milestone Tragedy in Turag — Tuku said, "Some vested groups are trying to spark fear around the upcoming elections, but BNP believes that the election will proceed in February despite all obstacles."

He also commented that recent protests and the Secretariat siege were orchestrated to incite chaos. Tuku extended his condolences to the victims of the Milestone incident and urged for measures to prevent future tragedies.