Delwar sees no favourable environment for elections

BNP secretary general Khondoker Delwar Hossain said Friday that a favourable environment for a free and fair election was not visible yet, reports UNB.brThere are only three months for holding the election in line with the roadmap of the Election Commission (EC) and the government, but we don't see any satisfactory environment for that, Delwar told journalists after saying his weekly prayers at the High Court mazar mosque in the city Friday.brI don't think there is an environment for dialogue and elections despite Tarique Rahman's freedom, he said.brHe reasoned out that the situation for the elections remained unfavourable because Khaleda Zia is still behind bars.brParticipation of Khaleda Zia and other leaders in the election must be ensured, he said.brThe BNP and its allies used the day to express gratitude to the Almighty for the release of Tarique from jail. They also prayed for Tarique's early recovery from illness and release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.brSeparately, central committee of Jubo Dol at a press conference in the city rolled out protest plans to demand Khaleda's release, Tarique's overseas treatment and release of other senior leaders including Mirza Abbas.brThe youth front of the BNP also condemned the attacks on Jubo Dol president Barkatullah Bulu on the day of Tarique's release on the premises of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.brIt said 'A certain quarter' instigated the attacks in a planned way.brJubo Dol secretary Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal said they would hold a rally in the city Monday while organise similar rallies on September 12 at divisional headquarters and on September 14 at all district headquarters to press their demands.