Oikyafront for national govt to 'protect country'

Accusing the ruling party of taking the country to the brink of ruination, Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Saturday demanded that a national government be formed to 'protect the country', reports UNB.

In a joint statement signed by Gonoforum general secretary Dr Reza Kibria, the alliance said, "The scenario of the wounds the state suffered, unlawful activities, plundering of public resources and defiance to the rule of law that got exposed through the police drives over the last few days is awful.

Oikyafront said such misdeeds and irregularities in the state system are possible only when there is government pampering and patronage.

"It has proved that the current undemocratic government has taken the country towards the destruction with its bid to grab power."

Under the circumstances, the alliance made three demands, including resignation of the government and formation of a national one to revive the 'shattered' administrative system, 'restore' constitutional and democratic method of governance and thus save the country's independence and sovereignty.