Asked whether the AL could still take part in the election, Shafiqul Alam said, “Even if they now come forward and admit their mistakes or say ‘sorry’, it has no value. The time has passed, and the opportunity for their nomination no longer exists.”
He also responded to a question on the credibility of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election if the Awami League does not participate.
“There is no such perception among the general public that the election would become meaningless if the Awami League does not take part. On the contrary, people are eagerly waiting for the election,” the press secretary said.
According to him, “If a political party takes up arms and uses them against young students, carries out enforced disappearances, killings and mass murder, then no civilised country in the world considers it a democratic party. Actually, the Awami League has declared itself unfit to contest elections.”