Next election under present govt: Ashraf

Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam said on Friday the next general election would be held under the current government as per the Constitution, reports BSS.

"The next polls will be held as per the Constitution and all political parties will join it," he told reporters after a function of Jubo League at Shilpakala Academy in the city.

Asked if BNP chairperson Khaleda's recent demand for election under a neutral government was an indication of moving back from its previous stance on a caretaker government, Ashraf, also the Awami League general secretary, said it was not clear.

Replying to another question from reporters, the minister said, "She (Khaleda) has made a mistake by not joining the last election. Hopefully, she won't repeat it this time."

Earlier, Syed Ashraf unveiled the cover of a book, titled 'Bangalir Hridoyar Frame-a Jatir Pita', (the Father of Nation in the Hearts of Bangalees) and inaugurated an exhibition of news-photos on Bangabandhu.

Jubo League arranged the programme ahead of the National Mourning Day on August 15, the death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Chaired by Jubo League chairman Omar Faruk Chowdhury, the function was addressed, among others, by Principal of Eden College Hosne Ara, Jubo League general secretary Harunur Rashid and former Chhatra League president HM Badiuzzaman.