Islami Andolan’s dialogue: Left-leaning, rightist reach a consensus

News Desk :
Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and several left-leaning and rightist political parties reached a consensus regarding boycotting the forthcoming 12th parliamentary election, toppling the government and reforming the state machinery.

The political parties held a dialogue that was convened by Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Tuesday.

Over 100 leaders of more than 50 political parties, educationists, journalists and representatives of different professional bodies participated in the dialogue at the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity auditorium in the capital.

The participants include BNP, Revolutionary Workers’ Party, Jatiya Party (Kazi Jafar), Ganosamhati Andolan, Gono Odhikar Parishad, a faction of Gano Forum, AB Party, Rashtra Sanskar Andolan, Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (JAGPA), Nagorik Oikko, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sammilito Ulema Mashayekh Parishad, Bhasani Parishad, and a faction of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ).

Islami Andolan Bangladesh Amir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim called on the people not to go to the polling centres to vote in the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections slated for 7 January.

Requesting this to the people at the fag end of the dialogue, he said, “Islamic parties, please don’t extend solidarity to an oppressive government.

Those who believe in the spirit of liberation, don’t contest the election that would be held following a blueprint.”

He remarked that there was a suspicion regarding the presence of people before starting the dialogue.

We are overjoyed seeing everyone here. We have got everyone’s opinions. Our plan of action will be presented soon, he added.