At a rally in Jhalokathi on Saturday, BNP leader Advocate Zainul Abedin warned that local government elections would not be allowed before the national election. He urged the ruling government to stop delaying and immediately announce the parliamentary elections. Addressing Jamaat-e-Islami, he criticized their contradictory stance—while advocating for election delays, they were simultaneously announcing candidates nationwide. He accused the ruling government of initially banning Jamaat but later enabling their political activities, alleging that Jamaat continues to conspire against the country.