BNP wants election by Jan next

BNP is moving ahead with a plan to force the government to quit paving the way for holding a fresh election under a non-party government within January next. As per the plan, the party senior leaders said, they are preparing for a movement and mobilising public support alongside intensifying diplomatic efforts to mount pressure on the government to hold a fresh election. They, however, said they still prefer a dialogue with the government to reach an understanding over the election instead of launching any violent movement. “We believe this illegal and undemocratic government can’t sustain even for a year. The way it’s facing the local and international pressure, the government will have no option but to hold a fresh election within January,” BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam told UNB.