BNP leader Abdus Salam has criticized the government for failing to maintain stability, stating that even after a year, no election date has been announced. He claimed internal dysfunctions are hampering governance. Salam also addressed criticism that a BNP victory would lead to authoritarianism, stating, “BNP was born to fight corruption, protect democracy, and oppose autocratic regimes.” He pointed to unresolved border issues and economic instability as further proof of the current government's failure.