Staff Correspondent

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday thanked the interim government for forming a new Election Commission ((EC), describing it as a crucial step towards ensuring a credible election.

"We thank the interim government for taking a commendable initiative. They have established an Election Commission, which, I believe, is their most significant reform," he said.

Speaking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, Dr Moyeen said reform is an ongoing process that never truly ends. "The reforms we are undertaking today will need to be modified tomorrow.”

He said the student-led mass movement has granted this government the mandate to transform the state from a dictatorship i to a democratic one. "This is their primary responsibility and mandate. To fulfill this mandate, a fair election must be held, after carrying out the necessary reforms."

Dr Moyeen, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, said their party is providing full support to the interim government and will continue to do so in the future. “We urge the government not to unnecessarily delay the holding of a credible election and to implement only the necessary reforms,” he said.

The BNP leader said the people of the country would regain their voting and other rights in the upcoming national election.

“The true representatives of people will be elected, and an elected parliament will be established. This will pave the way for the formation of a government that truly represents the people,” he observed.

Earlier, Dr Moyeen, along with BNP Chairperson's adviser and former UK chapter BNP president Mahidur Rahman, paid tribute to Ziaur Rahman by laying a wreath at his grave.

They also offered fateha and a munajat for the salvation of Zia’s departed soul.