Dhaka, June 7 -- Stating that the Chief Adviser's announcement to hold the next national election in early April 2026 has "disappointed and angered people", BNP has reiterated its demand for the polls to be held by December this year.

"People's victory was achieved through the immense sacrifices made by students and the mass people during the July-August 2024 movement. But the unwarranted delay in arranging the election has disappointed and angered the people," the party said in a statement.

"So, the (BNP's) National Standing Committee meeting reiterates its proposal to hold the election by December this year, taking into consideration Ramadan, secondary and higher secondary or equivalent examinations, and weather conditions, etc," it a...