BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called upon the interim government to present a clear roadmap for conducting national elections as soon as possible, after necessary reforms through consultations with political parties, UNB reports.

Speaking at a discussion, he expressed dissatisfaction that the interim government has not yet engaged in substantive dialogue with political parties or implemented noticeable changes in key areas, including the bureaucracy.

Mirza Fakhrul said BNP believes elections are crucial, as the ultimate authority to govern the country must come through an elected parliament.

Bhasani Anusari Parishad arranged the discussion at the Jatiya Press Club marking the ninth death anniversary of former Prime Minister Kazi Zafar Ahmed.

Fakhrul said he does not think only some individuals of the current interim government can carry out the necessary reforms of the state.

He emphasised the need for more visible government action on reforms and the election process.

He said they do not want individuals who were complicit with the Awami League government, who tortured people, embezzled public funds, and contributed to the country's downfall, to be part of the interim government.

“We are concerned that, despite 16 or 17 days having passed, the secretaries who were part of the previous government and engaged in misconduct are still in their positions. We want to see individuals who are genuinely pro-people in the bureaucracy to be part of the interim government,” Fakhrul said.

“The opinions of political parties need to be considered. The place where they (advisers) are sitting, that is the place of politics, from where future politics will be determined. So, they must exchange views with those who are doing politics,” he opined.

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