BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said a constitutional process must be followed on the issue of President Mohammed Shahabuddin`s removal.

"Any decision on the issue cannot be taken without careful consideration of the possible consequences," he said while paying tribute to former president Ziaur Rahman by placing a wreath at the BNP founder`s grave at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar marking the 46th founding anniversary of BNP`s youth wing, Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, reports UNB.

Fakhrul also informed that the proposal of anti-discrimination student movement leaders will be discussed at the meeting of BNP`s highest policymaking body.

In reply to a question about the issue, he said, "We can`t provide BNP`s position like this... we have a party forum, and we will clarify our stance after discussing it at that forum meeting."

He said their party has consistently urged the government to arrange an impartial election swiftly by implementing necessary electoral reforms.

Sought comments if BNP believes the crisis will worsen if the election is delayed, he responded that the government must take immediate steps to organise the national election to address the crisis. "A constitutional political force should take charge of the country and govern through a neutral election. “This alone can resolve all crises."

Fakhrul appreciated the role of the Juba Dal in the student-led mass uprising aimed at overthrowing the fascist rule of Sheikh Hasina.