Jukta Front writes to President, seeks talks over election

Chairman of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh-led Jukta Front Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury sent on Tuesday a letter to President Abdul Hamid seeking talks with him over the upcoming general election, report agencies.

Besides, BDB Secretary Major (retd) Abdul Mannan sent a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda calling upon him to sit with the party leaders by November 09 for a discussion on various election issues.

In the letter sent to the President at Bangabhaban around 10:00 am, B Chowdhury said, "Jukta Front leaders are eager to discuss some important issues with you."

He also said, "According to the constitution, the Election Commission is mainly responsible for holding the election...the Commission remains under the absolute control of President during the election. So, we want to discuss the Election Commission's authority and responsibilities with you aiming to make the election process neutral."

The Jukta Front chief also requested the President to fix the date for the talks by Wednesday as the time is very short.

In the letter sent to the CEC, Abdul Mannan requested the Commission to fix a date for discussion with a Jukta Front delegation by November 09.

BDB's Organisational Secretary Barrister Omar Farroque carried the letter to the Commission.