Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said the party wants to continue working with the BNP "in the national interest", and is seeking talks after the February election but before the formation of the next government.

Speaking at the BNP's Gulshan office on Thursday evening during a condolence visit following the funeral of chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Shafiqur met Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and other senior party leaders.

The Jamaat chief commented on the election and referendum, urging a smooth, fair, and credible electoral process.

During the meeting, he recalled Jamaat's long-term alliance with BNP, adding: "We have worked together in the past in the interest of our beloved country, and, God willing, we will c...