BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed said the party believes preparations for the upcoming national elections can be completed by September. "We assume the Chief Adviser may have indicated to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to prepare for elections assuming a February timeline, but this is our interpretation. A clear picture will emerge once both parties officially communicate," he stated.

He emphasized that all political parties are seemingly in agreement on holding the national elections. "If that's the case, conducting local elections within the same timeframe would be unrealistic. Our long-standing struggle has been for a national election, not local polls," he added. Salahuddin also expressed hope that the interim government would maintain neutrality in managing the election process.