Meeting with Political Leaders at Jamuna State Guest House
Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said that,
If a fair election is not held, he will consider himself responsible. He assured everyone that as long as he is in charge, nothing harmful will happen to the country.
He made this statement on Sunday evening (May 25) during a meeting with leaders of various political parties at the Jamuna State Guest House. Later at night, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam shared the details of the meeting during a press conference.
Full Support from Political Parties
Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that the political party leaders showed their support for Professor Yunus. They expressed full agreement with the steps being taken for reform, justice, and election. He also mentioned that the parties have promised to work alongside the interim government to make these efforts successful.
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Country Facing Serious Challenges
According to Dr. Yunus, the country is currently going through a very difficult situation. He said:
“We are in a kind of war-like condition. After the activities of Awami League were banned, many groups from inside and outside the country are trying to destabilize Bangladesh.”
He emphasized the need to protect the country from such threats and overcome the political division. Dr. Yunus also shared that seeing different political leaders come together at the meeting gave him hope and courage.
Election Timeline Confirmed
When journalists asked about the timing of the election, Dr. Yunus clearly said that the national election will be held between December and June, and it will not go beyond June 30 under any circumstances. The political parties present at the meeting were satisfied with this timeline, according to the Press Secretary.
Three Main Goals of the Interim Government
At the end of the press conference, Shafiqul Alam highlighted the three major goals of the interim government:
- Reform
- Justice
- Election
He explained that if proper reforms can be done first, then people will gain trust in the upcoming elections.
Earlier Meetings with Political Parties
It should be noted that on Saturday night (May 24), Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus held separate meetings with leaders of BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP.
Source: Jamuna News
