BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the Chief Adviser had initiated consultations in response to concerns about a resurgence of fascist forces in July and August. Speaking after a meeting in Gulshan, he confirmed that the BNP has pledged to cooperate with the government in this critical time. Fakhrul mentioned a prior meeting between Dr. Yunus and leaders of BNP and three other parties. He emphasized that a prompt election is the only solution and urged the government to act in good faith. He also denounced the attack on NCP as part of a conspiracy to derail the electoral process.