After paying homage at the grave of former President Ziaur Rahman, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam criticized the Chief Adviser’s Independence Day speech. He stated that saying elections will be held between December and June is too vague, as this six-month period does not provide a clear roadmap. He reiterated that BNP is not demanding elections for power but for the sake of the nation’s survival, sovereignty, and democracy. He urged the interim government to swiftly introduce minimal reforms and announce the election schedule.