Dhaka, June 13 (UNI) BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the agreement reached between party chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Advisor Mohammed Yunus over the date of elections, has changed the dynamic of the whole issue, becoming ‘a turning point’ for the country.



According to Business Standard BD, Alamgir in his media briefing about the meeting held between the two in London, said “The entire nation was anxiously waiting for the nearly two-hour meeting between our party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Muhammad Yunus. And everyone was waiting for the outcome of this meeting.”



"I had said earlier that this meeting could be a turning point. I express my utmost gratitude to Allah that this meeting has truly become a turning point," he added.



BNP had heavily criticised the CA’s decision to hold the elections in April next year instead of late December this year, calling it a politically motivated decision, influenced by parties such as the NCP and the Jamaat.



April was deemed unfeasible due to several factors which include Ramadan festivities, and school exams, among others.



After being at loggerheads for several weeks, the meeting between Rahman and Yunus evidently proved fruitful in resolving their differences, as their agreement on holding the decision mid-February was lauded by the BNP chairman.



Stating that he had announced that the elections would be held by the first half of April next year, Yunus said, "If all preparations are completed, the elections could be held in the week before the start of Ramadan in 2026. In that case, it would be necessary to achieve sufficient progress on reforms and justice by that time."



Speaking at a joint press briefing after the meeting, BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, who also attended the meeting, said his party is satisfied with the outcome.



Responding to a question from journalists, Khasru said, "We must work together with all parties to build a new Bangladesh, not only before the elections, but also after the elections."











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