NN Online:
A delegation of prominent political figures, including Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Col (Retd) Oli Ahmed and Nagorik Oikya leader Mahmudur Rahman Manna, met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday to discuss critical national issues, including the upcoming general election and political reforms.
The meeting took place at the state guesthouse Jamuna, the official residence of the Chief Adviser. Among others present were Mujahidul Islam Selim, Ganosamhati Andolan Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki, and AB Party chief Mujibur Rahman Manju. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan and the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam also attended the session.
A second round of discussions is scheduled with several Islamic leaders, including Maulana Sadiqur Rahman, Maulana Rezaul Karim, Maulana Mamunul Haque, Maulana Ahmed Abdul Quader, Maulana Azizul Haque Islamabadi, Maulana Manjurul Islam Affendi, Nurul Haque Noor, Maulana Musa Bin Izhar, and Mufti Maulana Shakhawat Hossain Razi.
Earlier on Saturday, leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party held separate meetings with Prof Yunus.
During these engagements, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reiterated his firm stance on the timing of the next general election, emphasizing that the current government will not extend its tenure beyond June next year.
“Prof Yunus is a man of his word. He has set a clear cut-off time and will not go beyond it,” Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters, referring to the likely election window between December 2025 and June 2026.
Alam noted that this message was clearly conveyed to BNP leaders during their meeting with the Chief Adviser.
When asked further, Alam confirmed that the Chief Adviser consistently mentioned the timeline of December this year to June 30 next year, underlining his commitment to holding the election within that period.
“The Chief Adviser remains resolute. June 30 is a definite deadline,” Alam reiterated.
He added that political leaders who attended the meetings expressed their trust in the Chief Adviser’s leadership, and all three sessions were conducted in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.
