Help flourish democracy thru dialogue with govt

BSS, Dhaka :
President Abdul Hamid yesterday appealed to the parties that boycotted the 10th parliamentary elections to help flourish democracy through dialogue with the government.
“I appeal to the parties that boycotted the 10th parliamentary elections to help build a consensus by shunning the path of confrontation and anarchy. Please help democracy flourish through dialogue with the government,” he said in his address at the first session of the 10th parliament.
The President told the parties to extend cooperation in enhancing the image of Bangladesh by leaving the company of communal and
terrorist organizations. “Please contribute towards establishing a tolerant democratic system by removing hatred, violence and confrontation from politics.”
He said the politics of terrorism and hatred carried out in the name of movement for changing the election procedure cannot bring welfare to the country, society and economy. Rather, it plunges the political environment into darkness, he said.
Despite numerous adversities, he said, the 10th Jatiya Sangsad constituted through a free and impartial election held on January 5 shall be an ever-vigilant sentinel of democracy, rule of law and constitutional continuity.