BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasized that the interim government must function as a true caretaker administration to ensure a free, fair, and meaningful national election. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna on Tuesday evening, he said that it is vital to convince the public that the administration will remain neutral before the election. Fakhrul demanded the removal of those in the bureaucracy who are identified as loyalists of the previous authoritarian regime, stressing that impartiality in government institutions is essential for credible polls. He urged the chief adviser to exclude politically affiliated individuals from government positions and ensure neutrality in police recruitment and promotions. The BNP delegation included senior leaders Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Salahuddin Ahmed.