Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed doubts about the interim government's commitment to holding free and fair national elections, questioning its sincerity in ensuring a truly democratic environment.

Speaking at a discussion organised by Chhatra Dal at the Krishibid Institute auditorium, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the people of the country desire a return to democracy. However, he noted that even after seven months, the situation remains uncertain due to the government's delay in scheduling the elections.

"The people of the country want a return to a democratic environment. However, even after seven months, we have not been able to achieve that," he said. "The interim...