The black flag protests were the first week of the BNP's planned eight-week program following the 12th general election. 

According to the party's decision-making leaders, the BNP is now preparing its new program for next week and plans to announce the schedule soon.

The BNP remains adamant in its decision to continue the movement after boycotting the vote. Even though the elections are over, their movement and diplomacy are being given the most importance.

BNP Standing Committee Member Selima Rahman said: "We are protesting with our one-point demands: re-election, withdrawal of false cases against our leaders and activists, release of Khaleda Zia, as well as against the prevailing anarchy in the country, such as rising commodity prices. Our movement will continue simultaneously across Bangladesh."

Following the 12th National Parliament election on January 7, when the Awami League formed the government for the fourth consecutive term, BNP leaders and activists were busy seeking bail in various cases. Despite numerous challenges, arrests, pressures, and temptations, the party remained intact, with some viewing this resilience as a success and rejecting the election.

BNP relinquished power in 2006, and over the past one and a half years, the party has engaged in various programs aimed at toppling the government. Despite prolonged agitation, the party failed to bring about a change in government or secure elections under a caretaker government.

However, in 2022 and 2023, numerous programs, including large gatherings, were held across the country, including the October 28 rally last year.

Following violence during the October 28 rally, the BNP became unstable, with leaders and activists going into hiding. Many leaders faced multiple cases, resulting in arrests. Consequently, BNP's leadership positions remained vacant, and grassroots activists and leaders were unable to engage in field politics due to fear of law enforcement.

BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan said: "We have been, are, and will continue to be on the streets, echoing the demands of the people. We are embarking on a more robust, peaceful movement. The demands we have made are the people's demands; they desire democracy."

BNP plans to reorganize the party amidst these challenges. An Executive Committee member of BNP stated that efforts are underway to form new committees, fill vacant positions with qualified individuals, appoint responsible leaders, promote deserving members, and prioritize the reorganization of committees, focusing on those who were deprived of positions.

He mentioned that the party will establish new committees and appoint individuals to various positions at different levels. Some leaders will be promoted to higher positions, while others will fill positions based on a district-based quota system, as the committee restructuring process continues.

The source further revealed that the party has been discussing solutions to the leadership crisis, limitations in program implementation, and concerns about an invisible syndicate committee at various levels, including district committees, Thana committees, Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechasebak Dal.

The sixth Council of the BNP was held on March 19, 2016, although the BNP's constitution mandates a council every three years. BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan explained: "While BNP practices democracy as a democratic party, the government's restrictions hinder our normal activities, making organizing a council challenging."

He hinted that additions and subtractions might occur as part of normal operations, acknowledging the challenges faced by the party due to the absence or incapacity of some members, including those who have passed away, resigned, or are facing serious health issues or legal troubles.

Rather than convening a council, the party prioritizes the reorganization of committees at all levels, starting with filling vacant positions in the standing committee. Names such as BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Joynal Abedin, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and Dr AZM Zahid Hossain have been discussed for key roles.

Furthermore, changes are expected in the central committee, including the positions of joint secretary-general and organizational secretary, as part of the party's restructuring efforts. After the release of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, final decisions will be made, according to members of the BNP Standing Committee.

Additionally, the BNP has formed several investigation committees to address various issues, including violent incidents and attacks on religious minorities before and after elections. Nipun Roy Chowdhury, a BNP vice chairman, is leading an 11-member committee tasked with investigating these matters. Last Saturday, Nipun Roy embarked on a fact-finding mission to Faridpur and Khulna divisions.