The chief adviser has made it clear that neither the Consensus Commission nor the government intends to impose any proposals, he says
Bangladesh Revolutionary Workers’ Party General Secretary Saiful Haque spoke to reporters after the first meeting of National Consensus Commission at Foreign Academy today (15 February). Photo: TBS
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Bangladesh Revolutionary Workers’ Party General Secretary Saiful Haque spoke to reporters after the first meeting of National Consensus Commission at Foreign Academy today (15 February). Photo: TBS
During the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission, the Bangladesh Revolutionary Workers’ Party has demanded the national election be held within this year.
“We outlined three key tasks for the government – ensuring the trial of genocide [committed during the July-August uprising], completing necessary reforms, and holding the national election within this year,” the party’s General Secretary Saiful Haque told reporters today (15 February) after the meeting at the Foreign Service Academy.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, also the chairman of the commission, is presiding over the meeting.
Saiful Haque stated that the chief adviser has made it clear that neither the Consensus Commission nor the government intends to impose any proposals.
“Instead, Yunus said Prof Ali Riaz will seek to develop a national charter through discussions and mutual understanding. Once a consensus is reached on this charter, the matters of national elections and constitutional reforms will be addressed accordingly,” he added.
He also said other leaders have acknowledged the interim government’s support, which comes not only from political parties but also from widespread public-backing and strong approval from the international community.
“The chief adviser clearly stated that India’s anti-Bangladesh policy has resulted in disaster. Recently, the Indian prime minister attempted to lobby Trump, but the Trump administration ignored all of his complaints against us.”
Meanwhile, AB Party said they want improvement in law and order situation first before holding any election.
AB Party Member Secretary Mojibur Rahman Monju said, “We want law and order reform first and then election. If the law enforcement authorities work properly, whether local or national elections are held first doesn’t matter.
“If they ensure law and order, then we will propose which election should be held first, but not now. It is a vulnerable time for election.”
Speaking to reporters, Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) Chairman Andaleeve Rahman Partho said, “We do not want local elections before the national election. Because if local elections are held first, it will be difficult for the government to handle the law and order situation.
“We are satisfied with the activities [of the government] in the last six months. We are with the government.”