Polls as per constitutional framework: Syed Ashraf

Reacting to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's press conference, Awami League (AL) general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam said on Saturday the next polls would be held under the present constitutional framework no matter whether Khaleda Zia takes part in it or not, reports UNB.
"We're an elected government and the election will take place in the future as it held earlier due to constitutional obligation," he told a press conference at AL president's Dhanmondi office in the city.
Syed Ashraf called upon the BNP chairperson to create an atmosphere for people to live a normal life through withdrawing indefinite blockade and hartal.
BSS report from Patuakhali adss: Health and Family Welfare Minister and Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim said that Awami League (AL) would not bow down to any illogical demand of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
"So, no election will be held before 2019 and there will be no dialogue with those killers. If required, dialogue can be held with the Election Commission on the polls of 2019," he said.
Mohammad Nasim said this while speaking as the chief guest at an elite gathering after paying a visit to Patuakhali Medical College and the 250-bed hospital in the district town.
Principal of Patuakhali Medical College MA Mannan chaired the function, also addressed, among others, by Chief Whip ASM Feroze, former minister ABM Ruhul Amin Howladar, MP, former state minister for textiles AKM Jahangir Hossain, MP, former state minister for water resources Mahbubur Rahman Talukdar, MP, Lutfunnessa, MP, former state minister for religious affairs Advocate Md Shahjahan Miah and director general of the Health Directorate Prof Dr Deen Mohammad Nurul Haque.
Mohammad Nasim said, "Like the ongoing World Cup Cricket, the election game in Bangladesh will be held in the year 2019 and then it can be witnessed who comes out as winners. For that election, Khaleda Zia can take preparations for her participation."