BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the next national election will take place in the first half of February 2026, rejecting speculation of delays. Ahmed criticized the July Charter, claiming it contained inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and unresolved issues. “Some points were included without discussion; some were not properly presented,” he said. He emphasized that the immediate concern is how the provisions will be implemented. He added that many recommendations could be executed through ordinances and executive orders, while constitutional amendments should be finalized by the next parliament within its first two years—though this commitment was not mentioned in the Charter. “Some speeches in the field may suggest otherwise, but the timeline remains unchanged. February 2026 is fixed,” Ahmed stressed.