Foreign Minister and Awami League joint general secretary, Hasan Mahmud, expressed his views on Wednesday regarding the repercussions faced by BNP leaders for boycotting the January 7 polls. He highlighted that the decision has left the BNP leadership in a state of helplessness, prompting them to make unusual statements.
Mahmud's comments were in response to inquiries about BNP leader Dr. Moyeen Khan's recent remarks. He pointed out that the BNP is now grappling with the consequences of their election boycott, a strategic error that has led to their current predicament.
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Discussing the upcoming upazila election, the Foreign Minister clarified that these will be conducted without party symbols, maintaining an open candidacy approach. Mahmud emphasized that this method is not unprecedented in Bangladesh's electoral history, noting that upazila elections have previously been held without party symbols, except for the last instance when they were conducted with them.
He assured that the elections would be free from undue interference, underscoring the Awami League's commitment to fair electoral practices by not issuing party nominations to candidates.
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Addressing the state of legal affairs in the country, Hasan Mahmud stated that the rule of law prevails in Bangladesh, referencing Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus's bail status despite his conviction.