BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today protested Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam's accusation that political parties were trying to undermine the interim government and demanded the statement be withdrawn.

"I don't know why or in what context he said this, or whether he understood the meaning of it. This is a dangerous statement. I strongly protest against it. I think he should withdraw his comment," he told a discussion.

The BNP organised the programme at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, marking the Martyred Intellectuals Day, set to be observed across the country tomorrow.

Fakhrul called upon the interim government to be cautious in making its statements. "Please don't make political parties your opponents."

He said the students, people, and political parties, including the BNP, have all entrusted the interim government with the responsibility to create an environment in which a fair election can be held and a people's government and parliament can be established.

Earlier, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly said political parties are prioritising elections over reforms.

During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also mentioned that political parties are attempting to make the interim government fail.