BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has confirmed that the next national election will take place in early February 2026, stressing that there is no uncertainty among the Election Commission, government, or BNP regarding the timeline. He said parties that boycott the election would only marginalize themselves. “Anyone refusing to participate risks making themselves irrelevant,” he remarked. On alliances, Salahuddin revealed that discussions are underway with several Islamist parties, but ruled out any possibility of joining forces with Jamaat-e-Islami. He emphasized merit-based candidate selection and assured that those who fought against authoritarianism would be prioritized.