The 12-Party Alliance criticized the proposal to hold elections in April, calling it a possible “April Fools” trick. In a statement, they argued that elections should take place in December, reflecting the people’s demand. They questioned Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s motives for shifting the date and criticized his remarks on handing over Chattogram port management to foreigners. The alliance warned that a political decision regarding Yunus's role as chief adviser would be made after Eid, stating the people will ultimately decide his position.