BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced that the party’s council will be held within this year, though no specific date has been set yet. He made the statement during an exchange with journalists at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Wednesday night. The last BNP council took place in 2016.

During the discussion, Fakhrul addressed questions about the relationship between the new government and the party, stating that both are functioning separately and that party activities are ongoing. He highlighted the government’s early achievements under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, including the launch of a family card pilot project, debt relief for farmers, and stipends for religious leaders. He also mentioned that the parliament has begun its work, forming committees and presenting ordinances.

Fakhrul identified economic recovery as a major challenge and said the government has started implementing measures to strengthen small businesses and restore financial stability. He added that local government elections will also be held within this year, though the exact timing has not yet been determined.