Dr Kamal seeks President's appointment

Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain has sent a letter seeking an appointment to meet President Abdul Hamid on December 17, reports UNB.
A letter, signed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's personal secretary ABM Abdus Sattar, was sent to Bangabhaban on December 13, seeking an appointment to meet him on December 17, said BNP chairperson's media wing member Sayrul Kabir Khan on Saturday.
He said Dr Kamal, also the President of Gono Forum, will lead a 10-member delegation during the meeting if they get the appointment.
Meanwhile, Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday 'sincerely regretted' his sharp reaction to a reporter following his question over the Front's position on Jamaat-e-Islami.
Giving an explanation over the reason behind stopping the journalist from asking such a question at Martyred Intellectuals Memorial, he said, "I'm sorry sincerely, if my remarks hurt or embarrassed anyone in any way."
Narrating the incident, Dr Kamal said, "After paying tributes to the martyrs of the December 14, I said we got the independence losing so many meritorious sons (of the soil). Suddenly, I was asked to say about Jamaat's position in the Jatiya Oikyafront. Then, I humbly replied I don't want to make any comment on the issue since the day is a matter of deep feeling of us."
Dr Kamal said he expressed the same views when he was asked the question for the second time.
"But when I heard the 'Jamaat', 'Jamaat' words for the third time from the crowds then I felt very bad, and I tried to stop the questioner."
He also reminded that he was also involved throughout his life in the struggle for ensuring press freedom and establishing the rights of journalists.
Dr Kamal, however, lost his temper at one point when a journalist asked him about their position about Jamaat, and said, "How much money have you got for asking such questions?
Kamal also told the reporter to 'shut up' as he repeated the question.