, April 6 -- BNP on Sunday expressed optimism that the recently passed controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 in India's Lok Sabha would be reconsidered in the interest of maintaining regional communal harmony.

"India is a large democratic country and the Indian government will reconsider this law, upholding the guardianship role of the state in protecting the religious rights of citizens of all religions...we express this hope," said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed at a press conference at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office.

Salahuddin said, "We believe that this step (to reconsider this law) will play a historic role in maintaining regional communal harmony."

He said All India Muslim Personal Law Board and other lik...