Govt to be forced to hold dialogue: Moudud

Senior Correspondent: BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed said the government will be forced to hold a dialogue with the party over the next general elections.

The BNP leader came up with the remark while speaking at a discussion organised by Adarsha Nagorik Andolon at the Jatiya Press Club on Friday.

“Obaidul Quader said there's no need to hold any dialogue. You'll certainly feel the need for talks. The government will be forced to engage in talks and it's now only a matter of time,” Moudud said.

Earlier in the day, ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader at a press conference said there is no need to hold talks with the BNP over the next general elections as the party rejected the prime minister's such offer before the last general elections.

Reacting to Quader's comment, Moudud said the ruling party will change its stance on talks in the face of a movement and the situation will emerge in the days to come.

The BNP leader, however, said the current political 'crisis' can be resolved without talks depending on the situation to emerge in the future.

Moudud said unity among people and the political parties is now very crucial to restore democracy in the county. "All must get united to free Khaleda Zia from jail and restore democracy through a successful movement under her leadership."


risingbd/Dhaka/June 22, 2018/Reza/AI