UK BNP General Secretary Koysor M. Ahmed has expressed optimism that the interim government will hold national elections in February. “If elections are free and fair, BNP will form the next government, and our leader Tarique Rahman will be the Prime Minister,” he said. “Under his leadership, democracy will be restored, and peace will return to the country.” He alleged that the previous government engaged in corruption and plundering in the name of development, while suppressing democracy through enforced disappearances and killings. Ahmed added that thousands of BNP activists sacrificed their lives over 17 years of struggle led by Tarique Rahman. He cautioned that those who benefited under the Awami League should not be allowed to join BNP.