Polls may be held after 5 yrs or even before, he says Prime Minister's Political Affairs Adviser HT Imam Tuesday said it is time to think about declaring BNP illegal as it was formed by a military ruler during his 'illegal' regime, reports UNB.
"BNP was formed by Ziaur Rahman during his military rule, while the Supreme Court has, by the time, announced his rule illegal. You must consider whether we'll announce BNP illegal," he told a seminar in the capital.
HT Imam said the BNP, which was formed by an illegal government, has no legitimacy.
Publicity and Publication Sub-Committee of Bangladesh Awami League organised the seminar titled, 'Advancement of Democracy: Progress of One Year' at the Institute of Engineer, Bangladesh.
He said the government will not join any dialogue with a party which patronises militancy and war criminals. "If BNP wants to hold talks with the government, they must give an undertaking that they will part their company with war criminals and international terrorism."
Taking a further dig into Zia's BNP, the PM's adviser said, "The root of BNP is actually Muslim League, so BNP leaders' attitude will never change.
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FE Team | Published: January 14, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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