Foreign envoys urge govt-BNP dialogue

Several Dhaka-based foreign diplomats have urged the government to keep open the option of holding a dialogue with opposition BNP on the modalities of future general election, reports UNB.

The diplomats' call came at a briefing arranged by the Foreign Ministry at the State guesthouse Padma Wednesday.

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali, Prime Minister's Political Affairs Adviser HT Imam, International Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam MP briefed the diplomats.

Ambassadors and representatives of 13 countries and the UN were present.