BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that seeking elections under proportional representation (PR) for political gain could have “disastrous consequences” for the nation.
He argued that such moves would undermine national unity and allow “fallen autocrats” to exploit the situation. Salahuddin emphasized that BNP will respond politically if any group agitates for PR-based polls despite the Consensus Commission not including it in its agenda.

On calls for banning the Jatiya Party and the 14-party alliance, he remarked, “Some movements may push for more party bans simply to secure undue advantage.” He made it clear that BNP does not support banning political parties through executive orders; instead, such matters should be addressed through proper judicial processes.

Salahuddin stressed that failing to form a stable government through timely elections would jeopardize both national and regional security. He added that BNP supports constitutional amendments passed through parliament but will oppose any move that may plunge the country into future anarchy. “Any problem can be resolved at the dialogue table,” he concluded.