BNP leader Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal has emphasized that democracy thrives on differences of opinion and healthy debate. “Without disagreements, society becomes stagnant. But debates must never harm national interests,” he said. Alal warned against any attempt to rehabilitate fascism, urging all parties to stand firm on safeguarding democracy. On the upcoming elections, he suggested creating a structural framework first to guide future electoral methods. He also hailed Bangladesh’s freer press, saying journalists no longer face the same restrictions or political patronage pressures. “The current media openness didn’t happen overnight — people are finally seeing what was long hidden under censorship,” he remarked.