Voicing frustration over Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' address to the nation, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday expressed disappointment that the interim government head did not present a clear roadmap for the national election.

“I am very disappointed that the Chief Adviser did not mention a clear election roadmap in his speech yesterday (Tuesday),” he said while speaking to reporters after paying homage to BNP founder Ziaur Rahman at his grave.

Fakhrul, along with party leaders and workers, placed a wreath at Zia’s grave, paying tribute to him on the occasion of Independence Day.

He said the announcement of election between December and June is a vague statement. “It is very vague. December to June... six months. So, no roadmap has been given.”

The BNP leader reiterated that their party has consistently called for a clear roadmap and prompt elections.

Otherwise, he warned, the crisis that has been created will not be resolved.

Fakhrul said their party is not talking about the election merely to come to power.

“BNP is advocating for the election in the interest of the nation, to protect the nation, to protect independence and sovereignty, and for the establishment of an elected parliament and government,” Fakhrul said.

He said they hope the interim government will quickly carry out the necessary minimum reforms for the election and subsequently announce the election schedule.

Fakhrul, along with BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas, led thousands of leaders and activists to Zia’s grave to pay homage to the party founder, whom they consider the proclaimer of the Liberation War.

After placing the wreath, they also offered Fateha, praying for the salvation of Zia’s departed soul.

Earlier in the day, party leaders and activists, led by BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, laid a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar, paying tribute to the brave martyrs of the Liberation War.

Fakhrul also expressed disappointment that in his speech, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus did not mention the name of martyred President Ziaur Rahman, the brave freedom fighter who declared independence, even once. “But this was history,” he said.

He also said the BNP does not want the history distorted by the Awami League to be altered again.

The BNP leader said the sooner a democratic and elected government is established in the country, as per the people’s desire, the sooner the country’s problems will be resolved.