Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- BNP leader Mirza Abbas has alleged that "the government is doing whatever two political parties are asking it to do".

He made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing a memorial meeting for the late mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka in Dhaka.

Abbas said, "Those who could never speak with their heads held high in life, now speak confidently, making eye contact. Where did they get this courage and strength?"

He added, "It is clear from the government's actions that it has no power of its own. This government is based on two parties -- one created by itself, and the other an older party. The government is surviving on these two parties."

Abbas said, "This government does whatever these two parties ask it to do. The final proof ...