Acting Chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman expressed that the January 7 election has become a source of ridicule for the people. Consequently, they boycotted it, signifying their discontent with the 'dummy' government. He emphasised that people are eager for immediate change. They are looking up to political parties including the BNP that boycotted the fake elections. Rahman urged BNP leaders to pave the way according to the populace's desires for the country's future.

He remarked, "The nation is turning their gaze towards the supporters of President Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. As we break our fast, we pray to Allah for His mercy and guidance. May He grant strength to all opposition parties, including the BNP, enabling them to meet the expectations of the populace. We must fortify our unity and restore democracy, ensuring the fundamental right to vote for all."

He conveyed these sentiments on Tuesday afternoon during a activists meeting and Iftar gathering organised by BNP and other affiliated organisations in Phulpur Upazila of Mymensingh.

At the meeting and Iftar gathering held in the upazila chaired by freedom fighter Siddiqur Rahman, BNP Organising Secretary Syed Emran Saleh Prince, Associate Organizing Secretary Wares Ali Mamun, Mymensingh North District BNP Convener Professor Enayet Ullah Kalam, and Joint Convenor Motahar Hossain Talukder delivered speeches despite the inclement weather and rain, demonstrating the commitment of both leaders and activists.

BNP Organising Secretary Syed Imran Saleh Prince asserted that the Awami League has resorted to violent and corrupt tactics to cling to power, thereby undermining democracy, elections, and the political process.

He remarked, "It's sheer deviation from civilised norms by the Awami League. The ethical fabric of the Awami League has been completely torn apart, and their deeds are now exposed. Their strategy involved dividing people from the BNP by luring, intimidating, and pressuring them during the so-called dummy elections on January 7. Simultaneously, under the influence of neighbouring countries, they orchestrated pseudo-elections devoid of political parties and popular participation. Their rampant corruption and lawlessness have eroded any trust and faith the people may have had in them."

He asserted, "Even the general secretary of Awami League acknowledges it—there's little to speak about the character and principles of their party's leaders and activists. They've usurped democracy through their leaders and activists, rigging votes and subjecting opposition leaders and activists to brutal torture. Their involvement in corruption, plundering, hoarding, and supporting syndicates is blatant. When they engage in immoral deeds, it's no wonder the leaders and the rank and file of that party lack any semblance of character or ideals."