BNP out to make election controversial to foreigners

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday BNP is now lobbying with European Union (EU) and the United States for making the recently held general election controversial, after being rejected by the countrymen, reports BSS.

"The democratic world was not confused by BNP's propaganda. So, the world community recognised the new government," he told the reporters after attending a meeting of Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) in the city's Nagar Bhaban.

Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said the foreigners have no allegation against the polls held on December 30 and the countrymen have no reaction to this end as well.

Terming the BNP's demand of holding fresh polls ridiculous, the minister said they (BNP) need to go to parliament for the survival of their existence.

"I hope that they will join parliament shunning negative politics and will make constructive criticism," he added.

The ruling party leader said behaviour of the leaders of Jatiya Oikya Front has proved that the unity will not exist for long though they are saying that their unity remains intact.

Urging the elected lawmakers of BNP and Gano Forum to join parliament, Quader said the Gano Forum lawmakers are in pressure to join in the House. They will take oath after getting pressure from their voters, he added.

Meanwhile, the 14-party alliance spokesman and Awami League presidium member Mohammed Nasim said on Thursday the alliance has steadfastly remained united for building a non-communal and repression, terrorism and Rajakar-free nation.

"The 14-party alliance will always stay beside Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in building a non-communal and repression-free Bangladesh," he told a discussion of Gono Azadi League at the National Press Club in the city marking the 97th anniversary of the 'Salanga Day'.