Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- The BNP has urged the interim government to hold national elections "above all else," arguing that prolonging the process would further deprive people of their right to vote.

The party's demand was outlined in a statement released on Friday following an extended meeting held a day earlier at the LD Hall of the parliament complex.

"BNP is calling on the interim government to complete the necessary reforms and hold national parliamentary elections above all else," the statement read.

The gathering, which lasted from 11am to 11:30pm, brought together approximately 3,500 party leaders, including senior figures from BNP's metropolitan, district, Upazila, and municipal committees.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Cha...