Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefing reporters in front of the State Guest House Jamuna tonight in Dhaka. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, May 25, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said political parties have expressed their support for the steps taken by the interim government, including reforms.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held meetings with 20 leaders of political parties for the second day today.

The Press Secretary briefed reporters in front of the State Guest House Jamuna here tonight after the meetings.

He said the Chief Adviser discussed various issues, including elections and progress of reforms, with the political parties.

Alam said the Chief Adviser has informed the political parties that the elections will be held between December and June next.

Prof Yunus assured that the polls will be held by June 30 next and the political leaders expressed their satisfaction over it, he said.

The press secretary said the Chief Adviser mentioned in the meeting with the political parties, "We are in a big war-like situation. After the Awami League's activities were banned, attempts are on to destabilize us in various ways. We have to get out of this situation".

On elections, he said, Prof Yunus told the political leaders, "I will feel guilty if I cannot hold a fair election".

Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretaries Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Apurba Jahangir were also present at the briefing.