Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Leaders of the left-leaning Left Democratic Alliance have held a meeting with BNP leader Tarique Rahman to discuss the country's current political situation, law and order, the economy, extremism and the upcoming parliamentary election.

The meeting took place on Monday morning at Tarique's Gulshan office.

Those present from the left alliance included Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Presidium member Mujahidul Islam Selim, CPB President Kazi Sajjad Zahir Chandan, General Secretary Abdullah Al Kafee Ratan, Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BaSaD) General Secretary Bazlur Rashid Firoz, Assistant General Secretary Rajekuzzaman Ratan, Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) General Secretary Nazmul Haque Pradhan, Standing C...