BNP welcomes UN, others’ move to resolve crisis

BNP has welcomed the proposals of the United Nations (UN) and all other quarters for a meaningful dialogue in a bid to hold a general election under a non-party administration, reports UNB.

In a statement, BNP joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday, "We welcome the initiatives of the United Nations and all other quarters for meaningful talks aiming to arrange polls under a non-party government."

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recently sent separate letters to Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina and BNP Chief Khaleda Zia reportedly seeking their joint efforts to resolve the ongoing political crisis.

Confirming the UN chief's letter to the PM, State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Wednesday said the government is not willing to hold dialogue with the 'killer'.

Mr Salahuddin alleged Awami League wants to perpetuate the power it 'grabbed undemocratically and unconstitutionally through a farcical election' in the name of protecting constitutional continuation.

The BNP leader criticised the government for what he said resorting to repression, crossfire and enforced disappearance, and warned it that the administration will not be able to suppress the people's movement for restoring their voting, basic and human rights.