Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said some people are reluctant about elections as they continue to "enjoy privileges" under the current system.

Speaking at a rally in Chattogram on Friday afternoon, the Standing Committee member remarked that those benefiting from the status quo have no interest in change.

"If people can eat well without elections, why would they want one? We all understand that," he said.

"But those days of feeding and being fed are over. Now it is time for all Bangladeshis to enjoy good food."

The Chattogram city unit of the BNP organised the event to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

Khosru criticised attempts by a "small group in Dhaka" to impose their decisions on t...