BNP leader Dr. Moin Khan stated that the announcement of elections in February marks a political victory for the party. Speaking in Sylhet, he urged party leaders and activists to now focus on winning the election to establish Bangladesh as a truly democratic nation. He emphasized that while the government has completed its responsibilities, the BNP is committed to a fair and acceptable election. Recalling the long 15-year struggle against authoritarian rule, Khan said the July-August movement was the culmination of a democratic uprising, where BNP activists merged with students and the general public to force the regime to retreat. “This is a truth no one can deny,” he said. Khan called for national unity in the ongoing movement to restore democracy and ensure neutral elections, stating, “The mass uprising was a clear message from the people against one-party rule.”