BNP Chairperson’s adviser Zainul Abedin Faruk stated that a fair and credible election will take place under the leadership of Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus. Speaking at a discussion organized by the Bangladesh National Homeless Party at the National Press Club on Sunday, Faruk criticized the ruling Awami League, accusing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of past political repression and violence. He claimed that the people of Bangladesh are now waiting for Tarique Rahman’s leadership in a fascist-free country. Addressing India, Faruk urged New Delhi to return Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh to implement the verdict against her if it wishes to maintain friendly relations. He also emphasized that in the upcoming February 2026 election, BNP supporters should follow Tarique Rahman’s directives and focus on preventing the return of authoritarian rule. Other BNP leaders, including Joint Secretary General Abdus Salam Azad, also spoke at the event.