‘There is no instance of PM’s resignation before polls’

Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj: Ruling out the possibility of the Prime Minister's resignation before the next general election, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said there is no instance of such resignations in the democratic countries of the world.

The minister came up with the remark while talking to the reporters after inaugurating the renovation of Dhaka bypass road in Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj on Saturday.

"There will be no questions regarding the resignation of the Prime Minister before the next general election," said Quader, also the Awami League general secretary.

Quader also rejected the four-point demand of BNP and said, "It is their (BNP) matter whether they will take part in the polls or not." The next election will be held in due time as per the electoral procedures, he said, adding that elections will not halt for anyone.

The government will assist the Election Commission in holding the polls, he said.

BNP is making complaints to the foreigners after failing to wage a movement against the government, the minister said and suggested BNP for gaining support of the countrymen instead of complaining to the foreigners.

Earlier, the minister talked to the people concerned about the renovation work of the Dhaka bypass road and informed that four roads, including Araihazar and Dhaka bypass roads, will be repaired at cost of Taka 62 crore.

The repair work is expected to be completed by May before the upcoming rainy season, he said.


risingbd/Narayanganj/March 24, 2018/Hasan ul Rakib/AI