BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi defended the protests, stating, “Some question whether the protests were solely about the election. The reality is, the movement happened because the election was not fair.” He emphasized that the interim government was formed through widespread protests and sacrifices, gaining public support despite not being elected. Rizvi criticized the uncertainty surrounding the election date, saying, “One day they say it will be in December, then March, then June. The nation deserves a clear date.” He also asserted that Ishraque Hossain rightfully earned his mayoral recognition through judicial processes, dismissing social media criticisms as irrelevant.