The interim government on Saturday said it will take the necessary decisions together with the people of the country if the government’s “autonomy, reform efforts, justice process, fair election plan, and normal operations” are obstructed to the point of making its duties unmanageable.

“If - under the instigation of defeated forces or as part of a foreign conspiracy - the performance of these responsibilities becomes impossible, the government will present all reasons to the public and then take the necessary steps with the people,” said the Council of Advisers in a statement after its unscheduled meeting.

Despite all obstacles, the Council of Advisers said, the interim government continues to fulfill its responsibilities by putting national interests above group interests.

“The interim government upholds the public expectations of the July Uprising,” said the Council of Advisers.

The unscheduled meeting of the Advisory Council was held hours before the talks between the Chief Adviser and BNP and Jamaat leaders.

Before the Council of Advisers meeting, the Chief Adviser chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of National Economic Council at the Planning Commission at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

Prof Yunus to stay, interim govt to fulfill assigned duties: Dr Wahiduddin

The two-hour long meeting included detailed discussions on three primary responsibilities entrusted to the interim government – elections, reforms and justice.

The Council discussed how unreasonable demands, deliberately provocative and jurisdictionally overreaching statements and disruptive programmes have been continuously obstructing the normal functioning environment and creating confusion and suspicion among the public.

The Council of Advisers said they believe that a broader unity is essential to maintain national stability, organise a free and fair elections, justice, and reform and permanently prevent the return of authoritarianism in the country, according to the statement shared by the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

On this matter, the interim government will listen to the views of political parties and clarify its own position.

Meanwhile, Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud affirmed that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will remain in the interim government, which is committed to completing its assigned responsibilities.

“The Chief Adviser is staying with us. He has not said he would resign. Other advisers are also staying. We have been given responsibilities, and we are here to carry them out,” he said.