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Dr Kamal’s remarks came at a commemorative programme at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, in Dhaka, organised by Gonoforum in memory of its late president Mostafa Mohsin Montu, who passed away on June 15 at the age of 80.

Due to illness, Dr Kamal refrained from delivering the speech but attended and chaired the event. His written statement was read out by Gonoforum General Secretary Mizanur Rahman, who also moderated the programme.

Dr Kamal said the country is facing political instability, and the only way to overcome it is through political unity.

“The foundation of this unity lies in our national consciousness, shaped by the Language Movement of 1952, the Liberation War of 1971, the Constitution of 1972, and the mass uprising of 2024,” he said.

Addressing the event, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party has extended full support to the interim government’s reform efforts.

“Unfortunately, a vested quarter is falsely accusing the BNP of not supporting reform,” he said, warning that a conspiracy is underway to delay the elections.

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said the country is going through a “crucial time” and warned that any misstep now could have serious consequences.

He said the interim government’s 11-month tenure has created a valuable opportunity for the nation, but a vested quarter is trying to derail the process.

Khasru also warned that delaying the national election could push the country into deeper uncertainty, as no nation can function sustainably without an elected parliament and government.

Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna said the country needs to find a clear path forward through consensus to ensure a democratic transition and avoid future uncertainty.

Communist Party of Bangladesh General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince said one of the main aspirations of the July uprising is to restore democracy and ensure a credible election.