Leaders of Ganatantra Mancha, one of the main allies of BNP, also pointed to the absence of any election roadmap. Speaking to Prothom Alo, a leader of Ganatantra Mancha and chief coordinator of Ganasanghati Andolan, Zonayed Saki, said they had hoped for an election roadmap. He said the chief advisor’s speech did, however, reflect the expectations for bringing stability to the country, ensuring justice regarding the killings during the student movement, controlling corruption, dealing with the economic challenges and working for a new political settlement.
Jamaat-e-Islami amir Shafiqur Rahman said that the chief advisor’s speech echoed the nation’s aspirations. In reply to questions from journalists at an event yesterday, Monday, he said, “We think the government is still in the right direction.”
However, speaking to Prothom Alo, joint secretary general of Islami Andolan, Gazi Ataur Rahman, said the chief adviser’s speech is positive, but as there was nothing specific about the elections as expected by the political parties, this gave rise to certain apprehensions.
Among the left parties, Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) had also hoped for a roadmap, but not regarding any election schedule. CPB general secretary Ruhin Hossain (Prince) said the chief advisor’s speech should have had a roadmap regarding talk with political parties concerning reforms in the election system.