BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud has criticized certain individuals for exhibiting authoritarian behavior reminiscent of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “Those calling for election boycotts are echoing Hasina’s tone,” Khasru said. He emphasized that refusing to participate in elections unless specific demands are met is undemocratic. Khasru added that holding referendums for each party’s demands would make elections impossible in the country. “There is no division among true believers in democracy. Reforms that enjoy consensus should be implemented based on the public mandate,” he stated.