Dr Kamal hails PM’s dialogue offer, wants to join if invited

Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain appreciated on Sunday the Prime Minister's decision to hold fresh talks with political parties, saying it is a positive step, reports UNB.

Talking to the news agency, he also said they will take a positive decision about joining the dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after discussions with their alliance partners.

"I called upon the government for holding talks with political parties to find an effective way for holding a fresh credible election. Now the Prime Minister herself has decided to hold talks. I hail the decision, and it's surely a positive initiative," Dr Kamal said.

Once they get the invitation to join the talks, he said their alliance leaders will sit together and fix what they may discuss with the Prime Minister during the dialogue.

Dr Kamal also expects a positive outcome in favour of the country's people if the dialogue is held with the Prime Minister.

Contacted, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir declined to make any comment over the matter. "I'm not aware of any such development. So, I'm not willing to say anything about it right now."