BNP-German envoy discuss issues of fair polls
Staff Reporter :
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a frank and open talks including free and fair election with the German Deputy Head of Mission Jan Janowski at BNP Gulshan office on Wednesday.
During the meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir flanked by a BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, the German envoy put forwarded the discussion on the current situation in Bangladesh.
Following the meeting, Khosru told the journalists that the discussions revolved around how to ensure the upcoming elections are conducted fairly and impartially, adhering to international standards.
“There is widespread anticipation regarding Bangladesh’s elections, and the international community is closely monitoring them.
We have emphasised that elections should not be held under this government.
We insist that the elections should be free, fair and acceptable,” he continued.
The German deputy head also inquired about Madam’s (Khaleda Zia’s) health, Khosru said.
Just after the meeting with Mirza Fakhrul, the German envoy in a tweet said that the discussion with BNP Secretary General was frank and open discussion.
“Refreshing exchange on a variety of important issues for the future of Bangladesh.
Thankful to Secretary General for the opportunity for frank and open discussion,” the tweet read.
With the approaching of the parliamentary election scheduled in January next year, BNP has been carrying out their one point demand for holding a free and fair election under the caretaker government.
They party has urged all to join their movement to realise people’s democratic rights to cast votes without intimidation.
Whenever any foreign diplomats meet BNP leaders, they inform them about their demands for free and fair election under a caretaker government.
The foreign missions both home and abroad are closely observing the situation of Bangladesh ahead of the election and these missions are repeatedly saying that they want to see a free and fair election in Bangladesh.
On the hand, Awami League government termed such statements as intervention in the internal affairs of a country and a violation of the Vienna Convention of the diplomatic relations.
The government, however, has committed to holding a free and fair election which will be held under the incumbent government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
