Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has held both the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami "equally responsible" for the political discord that has emerged in Bangladesh over state reform, the national election, and the proposed referendum.

Speaking at a press conference at NCP's temporary office in Dhaka's Banglamotor, Dhaka on Sunday, he claimed that "one party is derailing reform efforts, while the other is trying to postpone the election".

During the briefing, he called for the order to implement the July National Charter to be issued by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus instead of the president.

Sharp differences have arisen among political parties over the recommendations on implementing the July Charter and holding ...